Kota Kinabalu: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is conducting a detailed investigation regarding allegations of “plastic rice” rice that cropped up in Sandakan recently.
Acting Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said an investigation was carried out immediately by the Sandakan branch of the KPDN, and investigation papers opened based on Section 5 of the Trade Description Act 2011.“Visits have been made to the premises involved, while additional information is also being obtained from the complainant who has gone viral in the video, apart from checking invoices of retailers and suppliers.
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“I was also informed that the rice brand’s retailers and suppliers had lodged an official complaint with the KPB,” he said in a statement, Monday.Chan said the Ministry would not compromise with anyone who deliberately stirred up public anxiety over food security, particularly rice, adding that action would be taken against irresponsible parties.
“Sazarice always ensures the best rice quality for all our brand products and guarantees that the rice produced by us is of high quality and complies with the standards that are recognised by Halal, HACCP and ISO 9001,” read the statement.
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