JOHOR BARU – Within a month of its implementation, Ops Terjah will be able to help detect the cause of the subsidised packet cooking oil shortage, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.
He said based on Finance Ministry reports and data from his ministry, the quota for the supply of cooking oil is 60,000 tonnes per month, which should be sufficient to cover the nation’s needs.
As such, Ops Terjah should be implemented since there are supermarkets that practise internal control – by releasing only a portion of the cooking oil to ensure that their supply lasts longer.
“The supply chain has still not been able to meet the needs of the people, especially the households that should be getting the cooking oil supply,” he told reporters after presenting donations to storm victims here today.
Salahuddin said this when asked to comment on the operation launched by his ministry yesterday.
He also expressed hope that the relevant laws would be enforced if abuse of power or malpractice is discovered, including the possibility of smuggling.
The Pulai MP said his ministry would continue efforts to ensure that the cooking oil supply is always sufficient so that it reaches the target group, especially B40 households.
On the festive season price control scheme in conjunction with Christmas celebrations, Salahuddin said 11 items have been identified and will be announced on December 20.
Yesterday, Salahuddin reportedly said 2,200 ministry enforcement officers across the country would be involved in conducting Ops Terjah and they would report the actual situation regarding the supply and price of basic goods. – Bernama, December 17, 2022
