Fixed weights for sundry goods from next month

Consumers believe they are buying a 5kg pack at a lower price when it is actually only 4kg. It is misleading and causes confusion among consumers. - LEAN HING CHUAN

BATU PAHAT: Retail traders selling dry food products will have to adhere to uniform standard weights and measurements set by the Government from next month.

For instance, they would have to sell their goods – including imported items such as onions, garlic and potatoes – in standardised packages of 5kg, 15kg, 20kg and so on.