KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has deployed 99 enforcement personnel at strategic locations to monitor the implementation of the Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2026.
Its director Mohd Sabri Seman said all officers are stationed at strategic locations, including public markets and shopping malls, to ensure traders comply with the 15-day scheme, in effect from March 14 to March 28.
The SHMMP for the Aidilfitri period was set to ensure effective price control without disrupting businesses.
“The government urges all parties to follow the set prices and display pink tags on items with price controls.
“Strict action will be taken against traders who fail to comply with the scheme. Any offenders will be dealt with under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011,” he said in a statement today.
Meanwhile, 27 items have been identified as price-controlled under this year’s scheme, up from 26 last year, including large yellow onions, large red onions, local beef, and mackerel.
Sabri added that the number of controlled items varies by state: 23 in Sabah and Sarawak, 24 in Peninsular Malaysia, 23 in Kuala Lumpur, and 22 in Labuan.
“Imported buffalo meat from India is price-controlled in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Labuan; imported beef in Sarawak; and local beef, except batang pinang cuts (tenderloins), in Peninsular Malaysia.
“Aya or tongkol (mackerel tuna) (one to two per kg) is controlled in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan, while demuduk, sagai, cermin, or cupak fish (three to five per kg) are controlled in Sabah,” he said.
The public is encouraged to report issues related to prices or supply through various channels, including the KL KPDN operations room at 03-4045 4680/467, WhatsApp (019-848 8000), the call centre (1-800-886-800), and the Ez ADU KPDN app.
The Federal Territories KPDN has organised 174 RAHMAH MADANI Aidilfitri Sales events across 11 constituencies, offering consumers savings of 10 to 30 per cent off market prices.
