Did any inspections detect exceeding the maximum price limit?

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No Cases of Exceeding Maximum Price Limits Detected During Festive Season Scheme

During the Chinese New Year Festive Season Price Control Scheme, which ran from January 20 to February 2, inspections did not detect any instances of businesses exceeding the maximum price limits for controlled items. The scheme, aimed at regulating prices during the peak festive period, focused on ensuring compliance with displayed pricing.
Violations Focused on Pricing Display and Tagging

While no businesses were found to be overcharging beyond the stipulated maximum prices, a total of 55 violations were recorded nationwide. These infractions primarily involved failure to display the special festive season prices, accounting for 42 cases. An additional 13 cases were related to businesses not displaying any price tags on their products, indicating a lapse in basic pricing transparency.
Johor Recorded the Highest Number of Violations

The state of Johor registered the highest number of violations under the scheme, with 21 cases identified on January 23, just four days after the initiative began. Other states also reported violations, with Kelantan following with 12 cases, Kedah with eight, and Negri Sembilan with six. Perak and Pahang each recorded four cases, while Selangor had two.
Confiscated Goods and Compounds Collected

The enforcement actions resulted in the confiscation of items valued at RM3,861.93. Furthermore, compounds totalling RM5,900 were collected from businesses found to be non-compliant with the pricing regulations. These measures were part of the overall enforcement strategy during the price control period.
Minimal Public Complaints Amidst Extensive Checks

Despite the detection of 55 violations, the number of complaints received from the public was notably low, with only two complaints recorded. This occurred against the backdrop of a comprehensive inspection effort, with authorities checking a total of 8,504 business premises across the country to ensure adherence to the festive season pricing scheme.

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