KOTA KINABALU: The Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme, in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration next week, will cover nine types of essential goods nationwide from this Thursday (Oct 16).
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the scheme, which would run until Oct 22, is aimed at ensuring price stability during the festive period and protecting consumers from unreasonable price hikes.
