SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized 4,389 suspected counterfeit goods, with a total value of RM127,150.
Its director Mohammad Zahir Mazlan said among the seized goods were pants, shirts, slippers, shoes and handbags of various brands believed to be counterfeits in an operation codenamed Operasi Gempur Barang Tiruan, conducted in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025 at the Senawang Aidilfitri Bazaar here, Bernama reported.
He said the raid was conducted on Thursday as a result of complaints from the trademark owners and public.
“In the operation, six locals aged 20 to 50 were detained at the location to help with investigations,” he said yesterday.
“The operation, carried out from 9pm, involved 66 state KPDN enforcement officers, 11 police officers as well as 12 representatives from the trademark owners.”
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 said complaints about traders’ misconduct regarding non-compliance, along with complete details, can be submitted via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000, the Ez ADU KPDN app or by contacting 1-800-886-800.
