Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Traders abiding ceiling prices, some selling cheaper: Saifuddin

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KUALA LUMPUR: Traders are not only abiding by the ceiling price of goods set for the festive season, some are even selling them at cheaper prices.

Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry made this finding recently after observations were made of the traders.

Saifuddin Nasution Photo: Bernama

“Through this initiative, traders have even reduced prices, (some) up to RM5 cheaper than the maximum we set, ” he told reporters after the launch of supermarket Giant´s new look here today.

A total of 27 items have been listed under the maximum price scheme which is effective from May 21 until June 19 for the Hari Gawai, Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive seasons.

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