JOHOR BAHRU: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will take stern action against businesses that impose conditions forcing the sale of one kilogramme (kg) of premium sugar if buyers wish to purchase coarse sugar.
Acting Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that legal action will be taken against these businesses under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for imposing conditions without approval from the authorities.
"Such a condition cannot be imposed and if it is, please report it to us because businesses are not allowed to do that and we can take necessary action and settle the complaint immediately,” he told reporters here today responding to a raid on a business premises in Batu Gajah, Perak yesterday over such conditioned sales.
He said the ministry, along with the Economic Affairs Ministry, Investment, Trade and Industries Ministry, Agriculture and Food Security Ministry are looking for a long term solution to overcome sugar issues,
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