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.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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