KUALA LUMPUR: The Cooking Oil Price Stabilisation Scheme (eCOSS) pilot project is expected to be implemented this year to regulate the sale of subsidised cooking oil, says Fuziah Salleh.
The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said the eCOSS system is being developed to monitor the distribution of packet cooking oil from packaging companies to wholesalers and retailers, ensuring it reaches only the intended target groups.
“Currently, we lack a system at the retail level to track sales to consumers. Therefore, we are developing it and will initiate the pilot project this year.
“Consumers may need to use the system by scanning a QR code or through another method to prevent foreigners from purchasing subsidised cooking oil,” she said at the Dewan Negara.
Fuziah added that the government would increase the supply of packet cooking oil under the Rahmah Sales programme, ensuring more targeted groups benefit.
Additionally, stricter supply control measures are in place, including a maximum purchase limit of three packets per consumer and a zonal system in Sabah and Sarawak.
