LABUAN — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Labuan branch today took enforcement action against a supermarket outside Labuan town after it was found using an expired linear measuring instrument for trade purposes.
The inspection by KPDN Labuan enforcement officers found that the premises was using a 100-centimetre wooden ruler bearing the Arrow brand as a measuring instrument for commercial transactions.
Checks revealed that the instrument’s verification had expired on Oct 18, 2025, but it was still being used for trade purposes at the premises.
KPDN Labuan director Junaidah Arbain said the use of weighing and measuring instruments that have expired verification for trade purposes is an offence under the Weights and Measures Act 1972 (Act 71).
“Following the finding, the trader was issued a compound,” she said in a statement today.
She said ensuring that all weighing and measuring instruments used in commercial transactions were verified and remained within their validity period was important to ensure accurate measurements, fair transactions and consumer protection.
“Compliance with these requirements helps ensure that buying and selling transactions are conducted fairly and protects consumers from losses arising from the use of invalid or expired measuring instruments,” she said.
Under Act 71, those convicted of an offence may be fined up to RM40,000, jailed for up to three years, or both.
Junaidah reminded all traders using weighing and measuring instruments for trade purposes to regularly check the verification status of their equipment and ensure that the validity period does not expire.
She also advised traders to have their instruments reverified before the stipulated validity period ends.
“KPDN Labuan will continue to intensify inspections and monitoring at business premises to ensure compliance with the laws enforced, while safeguarding fair transactions and protecting consumers’ rights and interests,” she said.
