THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has moved to contain confusion over a viral message regarding an alleged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price increase in Negeri Sembilan, clarifying that the adjustment in question concerns commercial cylinders rather than subsidised domestic supply.
In a statement shared on Facebook, the ministry said it had taken immediate action by summoning the company involved to provide an explanation under the relevant legal framework, namely the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122) and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723).
"However, one immediate action has been taken to call the company concerned to obtain an explanation based on the provisions of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 (Act 122) as well as the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723)," it said.
The ministry underscored that any price increase involving controlled goods such as LPG must first be referred to KPDN for approval, reinforcing its oversight role in safeguarding consumers amid rising cost-of-living concerns.
Earlier, a notice circulated widely online claimed that a company would adjust LPG prices for commercial cylinders, including an increase of RM14 per unit for 14-kilogram (C14C) cylinders and RM50 per unit for 50-kilogram (C50) cylinders.
KPDN urged the public to remain vigilant against unverified information and to report dubious claims or lodge complaints through official channels, including its WhatsApp hotline, e-complaints portal, call centre and the Ez ADU KPDN mobile application. - April 8, 2026
