KUALA LUMPUR: All quarters have been told not to misunderstand the government's patience in addressing the leakage of subsidised goods supply, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said his ministry, together with the entire machinery of enforcement agencies, are now mobilising efforts to eradicate the leakage of subsidised goods.
He stressed that efforts to combat the leakages will be continued through active auditing and whitening process at this time.
"This message is aimed at irresponsible parties who mastermind the smuggling and abuse of subsidised goods - we are coming for you. Stop before it's too late. Don't be blinded by huge profits to deny the rights of deserving Malaysians, ” he said.
He said this in a tweet after quoting Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's explanation on the leakage of subsidised goods and the rising cost of living raised by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the oral question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat Monday (July 18).
In the meantime, Nanta reminded consumers that cooking oil in 1kg polybags was intended to help the needy, especially the B40.
He said at RM2.50, it is the cheapest quality cooking oil in the world, and should not be bought by business operators such as the food sector or the production of oil-based products, as it is reserved only for the B40 group.
He said although the government, through his ministry, has the power in accordance with the provisions of the Control of Supply Act 1961, which does not allow the use of packaged cooking oil for commercial use, the government still has discretion.
"Therefore, the government through KPDNHEP still has the discretion as various parties, including petty hawkers, are trying to recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic over the past two years which is still felt today," he said. - Bernama
Hentikan sebelum terlambat. Jangan angkara gelap mata dengan keuntungan berlipat kali ganda, hak orang lain sebagai penerima subsidi yang sebenar dinafikan.
— Alexander Nanta Linggi (@AlexNantaLinggi) July 18, 2022
