Hot Weather: Sarawak Domestic Trade Ministry vows stern action against profiteering traders

9 May 2023 • 11:38 PM MYT
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Its chief enforcement officer, Azdy Zukkry John said although bottled drinking water is not a controlled item, action can be taken against profiteering under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

"If there is information (profiteering traders), lodge a complaint, don’t viral it or the traders will (delete) the evidence,” he told reporters after visiting Life Water Industries Sdn Bhd, here, today.

Regarding the supply of bottled drinking water, he admitted that demand is increasing and so is supply.

"But we advise consumers to buy with caution,” he said. - BERNAMA

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