JOHOR BARU: The Johor branch of the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has allowed traders to increase their storage quota for controlled goods by 30% to ensure sufficient supplies during the north-east monsoon season.
Its director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo (pic) said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the state’s preparedness against potential supply disruptions.
She said traders holding special licences to store controlled goods could increase their storage capacity beyond the existing limit by up to 30% for a specified period.
“These are essential controlled items such as rice and cooking oil,” she told a press conference after launching the state Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) yesterday.
Lilis Saslinda said Johor KPDN was also working closely with the state government to ensure the continuity of essential goods throughout the monsoon season.
Meanwhile, she said the department had not received any reports of panic buying despite concerns over possible supply disruptions following recent cyberattacks.
“So far, there has been no panic buying and we believe consumers in Johor are also wise when it comes to making their purchases.”
She added that Johor KPDN would continue monitoring the supply of essential goods to ensure adequate stocks were available to meet consumer demand.
In a related development, Lilis Saslinda said Johor KPDN recorded 2,377 enforcement cases involving seizures worth RM11.6mil from Jan 1 to Nov 5, as part of its efforts to curb violations involving controlled goods and consumer-related offences.
She added 1,774 cases, or 75% of the total, were recorded under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, followed by 360 cases under the Weights and Measures Act 1972 and 119 under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
