Transport firms hauled up

Always vigilant: Lilis Saslinda pointing at a price list for vegetables during the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s inspection for Hari Raya Aidiladha at KipMart Tampoi, Johor Baru.

MELAKA: Three transport companies in Melaka that failed to provide a reasonable explanation for their service price increases during Op Kesan 2.0, which has been in effect since June 6, will be charged in court next week.

Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry Melaka director, Norena Jaafar, said written notices under Section 21 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act were issued to the companies but they failed to respond within the stipulated time frame.