Sugar supply 98% restored in Kelantan

KOTA BARU: The supply of sugar in Kelantan has been restored up to 98% to date after 280 premises received their supply of sugar from six leading wholesalers.

Kelantan Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry director Azman Ismail said the premises involved 263 wholesalers and retailers as well as 17 supermarkets throughout the state.

He said inspection and monitoring conducted by its task force in Ops Manis 2023 found that as of today (May 5), selected major supermarkets including all branches of Mydin, have received 71,040kg of sugar.

He said several supermarkets, which get their supply from distribution centres, still have sufficient supply but are unable to meet local demand, and are waiting for delivery from their centres.

"Thirty-four premises were inspected in Ops Manis and found supply had been replenished in most premises and there was no panic buying or hoarding,” he said in a statement here.

Azman said so far, 17 complaints have been received involving nine on no sugar supply, three on refusal to sell, hiding supplies (20) and three complaints on high prices.

"All complaints are being investigated and some have been resolved, especially complaints involving no supply, the ministry has carried out coordination and direct deliveries to premises which have no supply to ensure the availability of sugar to all consumers.

"So far, no actions have been taken on daily cases recorded, bringing the overall cases to one under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011. We also advised all traders and retailers not to take advantage by raising the price of sugar,” he said.

He added that members of the public are advised to lodge complaints officially on control and essential items at the ministry’s official site, https://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my/ or call 09-741 6000. - Bernama