Domestic Trade Ministry appoints five wholesalers in Penang to supply sugar to retailers


BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Penang branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has appointed five major wholesalers to help overcome the issue of sugar supply disruptions in the state over the past few days.

Its director, S. Jegan said the wholesalers will act as an intermediary between the Penang KPDN and retailers so that the issue can be handled more effectively.

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