LABUAN — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Labuan branch today issued compounds to two business premises for failing to display cash selling prices on goods offered to consumers.
The first action involved a restaurant which failed to display labels, tags or price signs for cooked food placed on display for customers to choose from. The absence of price information meant customers could not determine the prices of their selected dishes before making a purchase.
In a separate inspection, a supermarket was also compounded for failing to display price tags for cleaning products offered for sale to consumers.
KPDN Labuan said both premises had committed offences under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Price Marking for Goods and Charges for Services) Order 2020, made under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723).
“KPDN Labuan stresses that prices should not be a matter of uncertainty for consumers. Whether it is food served at restaurants or goods arranged on supermarket shelves, consumers have the right to know the price before deciding to make a purchase,” said KPDN Labuan director Junaidah Arbain in a statement today.
She said clear and visible price markings enabled consumers to compare prices and make purchasing decisions according to their means.
“At the same time, this practice can prevent confusion and disputes during payment and reduce public complaints related to undisplayed prices,” she said.
Junaidah reminded traders not to take their obligation to display prices lightly and to ensure that every good or service offered carries clear, accurate and non-misleading price information.
She said KPDN Labuan would continue conducting inspections and advocacy programmes to improve traders’ compliance and ensure greater transparency in transactions while safeguarding consumer interests.
Members of the public with information or complaints regarding failure to display prices may channel them through KPDN’s official complaint channels for further action.
