No panic buying in Sandakan, says Ministry

SANDAKAN: No panic buying detected here, said Ministry of Domestic Trade and Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sandakan branch. 

Its Chief, Mohamad Hashim, said KPDNHEP Sandakan office enforcement team carried out inspection every day at the business premises. 

“The supply of necessities is also more than adequate,” he said.

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Mohamad said manufacturers, wholesalers, supermarkets and retailers were also committed to supplying controlled goods, adding that the goods are sufficient for the needs of the consumer. 

In a related development, Mohamad said KPDNHEP operation room here is open daily from 8am to 6pm including Sundays to facilitate monitoring tasks. 

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Regarding consumer complaints, he said KPDNHEP received complaints on the hike of onion prices. 

He said investigations on the matter will be carried out against importers and major wholesalers.