SELANGOR’S Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry division has issued 267 notices to traders found to have increased the selling price of goods in the state so far this year.

State director Muhammad Zikril Azan Abdullah, in a statement today said they had also received 114 complaints related to price increases and price-tagging, as well as difficulties in obtaining essential items from January 1 to April 17.

“Action on complaints received related to the price of goods is given priority, and they are usually resolved within 24 hours,” he said.

Meanwhile, Zikril said 11 cases involving price-tagging offences were so far recorded under the operation codenamed Ops Pantau, which is being carried out throughout the state in April and May.

“The ministry division has carried out inspections on 4,064 premises and stalls and found a few traders who still refuse to put price tags on goods for sale, especially in bazaars and public markets,” he said.

Consumers in Selangor who wished to channel complaints regarding prices and essential items could do so via the ministry’s complaints portal, email to [email protected], call 1800 886 800 or WhatsApp to 019-279 4317. – Bernama, April 18, 2021.