PUTRAJAYA – The use of mechanical spring scales will be abolished within a year and they will be replaced with electronic ones, said the domestic trade and cost of living minister.
Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said his ministry would hold engagement sessions with industry players and enforcement agencies regarding the government’s decision.
He said the use of electronic scales nationwide is currently only at 25%, and his ministry plans to hold discussions with various parties to “resolve weights- and measures-related issues”.
He said this to reporters after officiating the World Metrology Day celebration, organised by De Metrology Sdn Bhd, at a shopping mall here today.
At the event, De Metrology received recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for “most measuring instruments for registering 3,197 verifications of weighing and measuring instruments on May 16”, which was the most in a single day.
Salahuddin said prior to fully implementing the use of electronic scales, the government will also pay attention to issues related to the devices’ supply and price to give traders ample time to fall in line.
According to him, his ministry would also appoint several companies to supply the electronic scales. – Bernama, May 21, 2023
