N.Sembilan KPDN Detects 369 Cases, Compounds RM91,700 Since Jan 1

SEREMBAN, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) detected 369 cases of various offences through inspections at business premises, involving a total of RM91,700 in compounds from Jan 1 until yesterday.

State chief enforcement officer, Faizah Othman said through the inspections, 249 offences were found under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, while 120 cases were found under the Weights and Measures Act 1972.

She said that for today's inspection, 41 premises of durian traders were inspected and from that number, 12 traders were fined a total of RM2,500.

"These 12 traders were compounded for failing to display price tags and using weighing equipment that had expired.

"In today's operation, more than 30 enforcement officers including the KPDN branches in Port Dickson and Kuala Pilah were involved in conducting inspections on durian traders," she told reporters after conducting inspections on durian traders around Seremban here today.

Faizah also reminded all traders, especially durian traders, to always ensure that the weighing equipment and scales used have verification stickers and are not expired.

She said traders found to be still using weighing equipment that does not comply with the regulations and could be subject to compounds under the Weights and Measures Act 1972.

"This durian season is expected to continue until August and I remind all traders including small-scale and seasonal traders to remain committed to complying with all relevant regulations and legislation involving buying and selling transactions.

"All parties need to play a proactive role to ensure that this durian season brings joy to traders, without denying consumers' rights," she said.

-- BERNAMA