THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living is conducting nationwide compliance checks on traders following the introduction of the Festive Maximum Price Scheme for the 2026 Hari Raya Puasa season, which came into force today and will run until 28 March 2026.
The 15‑day scheme covers the seven days leading up to the festival, the day of the celebration itself and the subsequent seven days.
A total of 27 items have been identified as controlled goods under the scheme, with variations in the number of items across states: 24 items in Peninsular Malaysia, 23 in Sabah and Sarawak, and 22 in the Federal Territory of Labuan.
The list, the maximum prices and the period of implementation were determined after taking into account factors including supply availability, current costs, weather conditions, wage rates and other relevant considerations.
In setting the maximum prices, the ministry also incorporated the views and feedback of government strategic partners, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, government agencies and industry players.
The controlled goods include a range of essential food items such as various types of onions, chillies, imported and local beef, spices, vegetables, coconuts and staple produce.
Maximum wholesale and retail prices for all controlled items can be checked on the official ministry website at [www.kpdn.gov.my](http://www.kpdn.gov.my).
The ministry will continue close cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to ensure that supplies of controlled goods remain sufficient throughout the operation of the scheme.
To ensure compliance, enforcement officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will conduct inspections and monitoring at strategic locations nationwide, including public markets, farmers’ markets and shopping centres.
“This step is essential to protect consumer rights and prevent any contravention of the regulations,” Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said in Kuching, Sarawak today.
All traders involved are reminded to adhere to the prescribed maximum prices and to use pink price tags for controlled items.
Failure to comply with the scheme’s regulations will result in strict action under the Price Control and Anti‑Profiteering Act 2011.
Penalties for selling controlled goods above the prescribed maximum price include, for individuals, fines of up to RM100,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both, or compounded fines of up to RM50,000.
Companies may be fined up to RM500,000 or compounded up to RM250,000. Failure to display the required pink price tags may see individuals fined up to RM10,000 or compounded up to RM5,000, while companies may face fines of up to RM20,000 or compounded up to RM10,000.
The ministry has called on the public, as part of the mass movement under the ‘KITA GEMPUR’ campaign, to report any misconduct or non‑compliance with the scheme, providing full details of complaints via WhatsApp at 019‑848 8000, the Call Centre on 1‑800‑886‑800, email at e‑[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or through the Ez ADU KPDN smartphone application. - March 14, 2026
