RM30,365 suspected fake flip-flops, shoes seized
Published on: Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: The Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) here seized RM30,365 worth of flip-flops and shoes suspected to be counterfeit during raids on two store premises in Penampang.The raids involved eight KPNDKK officers following complaints lodged by the registered trademark owner of the brands who also sent two representatives to join in the raid on Wednesday. "We will send the samples for analysis and once completed, will refer the case to the Attorney General for further action," said KPDNKK Sabah Chief Enforcement Officer Yahya Sujak, adding that they will propose the case to be brought to court.
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The items seized comprised 3,650 Fipper flip-flops, 650 Adidas flip-flops and 263 Adidas shoes. Yahya, in a media conference here Monday, explained that among obvious difference between genuine and fake flip-flops was the tag that shows the logo, name and barcode as well as durability. "The genuine product also shows the size in both UK and US measurement, unlike the fake product that only states one measurement," he said.He said a fine of up RM30,000 for each fake item can be imposed, if convicted under Section 8(2)( a ) of the Trade Description Act 2011, or a fine of up RM20,000 for each fake item and jail of not more than three years, if convicted under Section 8(2) (b) of the Trade Description Act 2011.
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On another note, he said the Ministry has conducted a series of operations this year Statewide, particularly in Sandakan, Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kudat which are under the Eastern Sabah Security Zone. A total of 4,797kg of cooking oil worth RM83,395 were seized during the period.
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They also recorded 17 cases involving liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth about RM17,915.20, with two cases reported in Sandakan and Lahad Datu, seven in Tawau and five in Kudat. He said most of the cases have been brought to court while investigations are still ongoing for some of it. "Our focus is mostly on cooking oil and LPG, particularly with recent issues involving cooking oil. For LPG, we do not want the subsidy paid by the Government to flow out of the country," he said. He said they also found some traders who failed to produce their stock book stipulated under Regulation 13 of the Supply Control Regulations 1974. "Some traders purposely avoid providing us the stock book to avoid from being audited. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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