Measures to curb smuggling out of goods
Published on: Monday, September 24, 2018
Tawau: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (MODTCA) will announce measures to address the smuggling out of goods from Sabah to neighbouring countries.Its Minister Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (pic) said the matter was discussed by the federal and state government during a meeting with Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal."Tightening monitoring at the border and enhancing efficiency of the agencies involved are among strategies to be taken.
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"We will announce it after the matter has been finalised," he told reporters at the opening of Tawau TeaLive, here, Sunday.On the standardisation of price of essential items, Saifuddun said the Ministry was prepared to do it."We want the price of essential items in the interiors of Sabah to be standardised with the price of goods in Petaling Jaya or other places by ensuring the additional cost is absorbed by the Ministry," he said.Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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As such, he urged local entrepreneurs to venture into the franchise industry for better income.
