THE Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation chairman Annuar Musa said his team has received complaints about traders who allegedly hoard supplies to gain excessive profits ahead of the coming general election.

He said the task force views the matter seriously and would take the necessary action to address the concerns raised. 

“A meeting will be held on Tuesday with the enforcement team including the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs,” he told reporters after handing over assistance to 212 families in the Keterah constituency who were affected by a recent storm, today.

Annuar also warned wholesalers, distributors and traders against hoarding, adding that it would burden the people.

The incumbent Ketereh MP also urged traders not to raise the prices of goods due to the general election and the monsoon season.  

He reminded traders that hoarding controlled items is an offence and action can be taken under certain acts. – Bernama, October 23, 2022.