Counterfeit goods worth RM94mil seized since 2019


PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry made 1,160 seizures of counterfeit goods worth an estimated RM94.7mil from 2019 until May this year.

Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid (pic) said the seizures were made during 14,187 inspections across the country to stamp out the production of fake goods and pirated items under the Trade Descriptions (Amendment) Act 2019 following complaints from consumers and trademark owners.

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