Minister Armizan Ali says the agencies have been instructed to gather more information and evidence.
Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh claimed cartels were selling local rice at an inflated price of RM3.40 per kg, instead of the government-controlled price of RM2.60.
Acting domestic trade and cost of living minister, Armizan Ali, said the agencies were instructed to gather more information and evidence to help investigations into the Umno leader’s claims. “It is the ministry’s duty and responsibility to enforce the law under the Consumer Protection Act and the Trade Descriptions Act.
On Monday, Akmal claimed that cartels were selling local rice at an inflated price of RM3.40 per kg, instead of adhering to the government-controlled price of RM2.60.
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