Azman: 'We want to ensure the people are not worried and there is no panic buying.'
PUTRAJAYA: The operation to crack down on sugar hoarding or Ops Manis, which was supposed to end last month, has been extended until July 31, says Datuk Azman AdamThe Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry enforcement director-general said the operation, launched on May 3, has been successful in ensuring stable supply and distribution of sugar while also making it accessible to consumers at the price set by the government.
The retail prices for coarse and refined white sugar have been set at RM2.85 per kilogramme and RM2.95 per kg, respectively. However, the price for clear refined white sugar is determined by the market. Among the offences recorded were selling sugar above the regulated price or providing misleading information about the selling price, he said.
He added that the ministry had made 282 arrests in relation to the offence, involving 220 locals and 62 foreigners.
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