Perlis sees 70% drop in Control of Supplies Act cases following targeted diesel subsidy implementation and enhanced enforcement operations.
KANGAR: The implementation of targeted diesel subsidy has contributed to an almost 70% drop in cases under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 in Perlis this year.
Perlis Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living director Rohaida Hassan said only 30 cases were recorded as of October 31, compared to 99 cases during the same period in 2023.
“The drop reflects the effectiveness of targeted diesel subsidy in preventing abuse and raising traders’ awareness on the importance of complying with trade laws,” she told reporters after a walkabout at Kuala Perlis Public Market.
Rohaida attributed the improvement to close monitoring and integrated operations with various enforcement agencies in the state.
Regarding the BUDI MADANI RON95 programme, she said over 700 inspections have been conducted at 39 petrol stations across Perlis to ensure compliance with set standards.
“So far, we have received only one complaint regarding the dispensing of the fuel, and inspections found that the pumps at the station comply with the standards,” she said.
Rohaida advised eligible consumers not to allow others to use their identification cards to claim the fuel subsidy.
On the implementation of the 3P programme at Kuala Perlis Public Market, she said it was an effort to strengthen local business compliance culture through legalistic, smart, and prudent enforcement.
“Through this programme, we want traders to have awareness of the importance of complying with regulations, such as displaying price tags and ensuring weighing equipment is certified, to safeguard consumers’ rights,” she said.
The programme involves cooperation with the Kangar Municipal Council, Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority, and Perlis State Health Department.
Rohaida said the cross-agency approach is crucial to strengthening trade governance and creating a business environment that is organised, ethical and fair. – Bernama
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