KOTA KINABALU: Thousands of ringgit worth of unlabelled electrical appliances were confiscated from various premises following an ongoing operation by the Energy Commission of Sabah (Ecos).
The raids, conducted around the city last week, led to four premises being inspected for having suspicious appliances for sale.
Ecos said in a statement yesterday that their officials and Sirim (Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) personnel found various items including menthol lamps, electric cables, electric kettles, irons and gas stoves without certification.
It said that under Article 107 of the Electricity Supply Regulations 2024, controlled and regulated electrical items must have Ecos labels and certifications under the law or face fines of up to RM20,000 or imprisonment of up to two years, or both, upon conviction.
It said that for gas-related appliances, as per Regulation 117 of the Gas Supply Regulations 2023, all gas appliances must be approved and stamped before they can be sold.
Failure to comply will result in the offender being fined up to RM500,000 and additional compounds for subsequent offences after conviction, it said.
So far, the compound amount and whether anyone would be charged have yet to be decided as investigations are ongoing.
Ecos has reminded all electrical and gas distributors, salespersons, importers, businesses and suppliers to abide by the law for the safety of consumers and traders.
It warned against selling uncertified appliances, as doing so violates regulatory laws and puts lives at risk.
