SHAH ALAM – The Selangor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair Ministry has demanded an explanation from a wholesaler in Klang for imposing a 60 sen handling charge for every tray of eggs purchased by retailers.
Selangor ministry chief enforcement officer Mohd Khairi Jamaludin said inspections carried out by his officers at the premises at 10.30am today found that the 60 sen handling charge was imposed on every Grade A and B tray.
Following that, a written notice under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 was issued to the premises owner for it to justify the imposition of the charge involved and to respond before or on October 21.
“Failure to do so will result in action being taken under Section 21,” he said in a statement today.
Khairi said the inspection was carried out after the handling charge went viral on social media, adding that the eggs were only sold to retailers and not consumers.
“The inspected premises were found to obtain eggs from a supplier from Melaka, who also imposed a 60 sen handling charge for every tray sold,” he said.
Following that, the Selangor ministry reminded traders not to impose additional charges that are unreasonable since eggs and chicken are still under the maximum price control list. – Bernama, October 16, 2022
