Ministry issues over 600 compounds in anti-profiteering efforts 


PUTRAJAYA: Efforts to prevent profiteering during the festive period have led to 613 compounds issued worth RM158,800, and goods seized amounting to RM4.275mil.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry’s 2026 Ops Pantau had detected 785 offences from 40,563 inspections nationwide during the first 17 days since Feb 19, said its enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

No more Malaysians stranded in western Saudi, says consulate-general
Tourism Ministry looks to parts of Europe, Asia, Asean to ensure smooth VMY2026, says Tiong
Impact of West Asia conflict to be discussed at special Cabinet meeting, says DPM Fadillah
Sabah to oppose federal application to stay on 40% revenue rights, says state AG
Police detect 540 illegal routes nationwide, says IGP
Ministry monitoring students to prevent extremist infiltration in schools, says Fadhlina
Hishammuddin says he is ready to return to Umno if suspension lifted
Quit rent hike burdens Penang smallholders, says MCA
Don’t sacrifice Penang's natural environment for commercial interests, says MCA
Esscom cracks down on illegal resorts, businesses in Semporna

Others Also Read