Domestic Trade Ministry issues compounds totalling RM256,800 to chicken, egg traders


KUALA TERENGGANU: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has issued compounds totalling RM256,800 to retailers, wholesalers and breeders nationwide for failing to comply with the maximum price control scheme for chicken and eggs which came into effect on Feb 5.

Its deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said it involved 1,034 cases covering various offences, including selling items beyond the ceiling price and failing to display special price tags as instructed.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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