SANDAKAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) recorded seizures of over RM1 million involving 55 cases of various offences in Sandakan since January 1 till Monday (May 20).
Its Sandakan district enforcement chief Azdy Zukkry John said they also received 52 complaints during the period, and 47 of them were completed while another five more were still being investigated.
“A total of RM6,700 in compounds was collected for various offences during the same period,” he said in a statement Tuesday, adding that the enforcement team also issued compounds of RM1,000 to five traders out of the 10 business premises inspected in Pekan Botition, Sugut and Sapi Nangoh, near here, Tuesday.
“The Sandakan KPDN welcomes any information and complaints regarding trader misconduct.
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Consumers can channel complaints through official channels at KPDN via WhatsApp at 0192794317 or 019 848 8000, or reporting it at the complaints portal, http://eaduan.kpdn.gov.my.
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