PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will personally conduct price inspections of controlled goods during the lead up to Hari Raya.
The Prime Minister’s Senior Press Secretary Tunku Nashrul Abaidah said Anwar instructed this during his daily briefing on Tuesday (March 25).
Nashrul further stated that the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has been ordered to implement the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme to ensure a win-win situation for both consumers and the business community.
"The Prime Minister has directed the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to ensure strict compliance with the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme during Hari Raya. This scheme will be in effect from March 24 to April 7.
"The Prime Minister himself will conduct price inspections. This will allow him to directly observe the situation and ensure regulations — including the requirement to display price tags on controlled goods — are properly implemented so consumers can enjoy reasonable prices during the festive season.
"Additionally, the Prime Minister has instructed the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to continue collaborating with the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.
"Both ministries are tasked with intensifying monitoring and enforcement efforts to ensure sufficient supply of essential goods throughout the festive season.
"Consumers are also advised to report any price-related issues to the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry during this period," said Tunku Nashrul.
On another matter, Tunku Nashrul said the Prime Minister has instructed relevant agencies and parties to immediately assist in post-flood management to ease the burden of flood victims in cleaning their homes, particularly as Hari Raya approaches.
"Given the improving flood situation in Johor and Sabah, all parties, including non-governmental organisations and the private sector, should help ease the difficulties faced by flood victims.
"The disaster has caused significant damage to property, assets, and even Aidilfitri preparations that had been made earlier," said Tunku Nashrul.
