Probe into price hikes

Business as usual: Residents shopping for daily necessities at the Ampangan Farmers’ Market in Seremban. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: An immediate investigation by the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will be taken to address issues on price hike by several sectors which are being circulated on social media, says Datuk Armizan Ali.

Domestic Trade and Costs of Living Minister said his ministry is concerned over recent statements from various industry players about impending price hikes following the targeted diesel subsidy that began on Monday.