SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry on Thursday (March 20) seized 4,389 suspected counterfeit goods, with a total value of RM127,150.
Its director Mohammad Zahir Mazlan (pic) said these include pants, shirts, slippers, shoes, and handbags of various brands, conducted under Operation Gempur Barang Tiruan in conjunction with the upcoming Aidilfitri holiday at the Senawang Aidilfitri Bazaar.
He said the raid was done following complaints from the trademark owner and the public.
"In the operation, six locals, aged 20 to 50, were detained at the location to help with investigations," he said in a statement here Friday.
"The operation was carried out from 9pm involving 66 state ministry enforcement officers, 11 police officers and 12 representatives from the trademark owner."
Mohammad Zahir said eight investigation papers have been opened and investigations are being conducted under Section 102(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act 2019.
He also said that complaints about traders' misconduct regarding non-compliance, along with complete details, can be submitted via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the Ez ADU KPDN smartphone application, or by contacting the Call Centre at 1-800-886-800. - Bernama
