SANDAKAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sandakan branch conducted 1,029 inspections across the district since January 1, 2026, resulting in 15 cases involving violations related to controlled goods, with total seizures valued at RM726,375.54.
Of the inspections carried out, 509 were in urban areas while 520 were conducted in rural areas.
From the 15 cases detected, six were compounded with total fines amounting to RM1,700, while nine cases are still under investigation.
In the latest enforcement operation on January 28, two traders operating in Kg Ulu Sapi and Sapi Nangoh were taken action against for allegedly selling controlled items without valid licences, an offence under the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
During the operation, enforcement officers seized 53 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, 456kg of sugar, various cooking oil products and 102kg of wheat flour, with the total value of seized goods estimated at RM13,926.
KPDN Sandakan said inspections were intensified to monitor the supply and pricing of controlled goods, particularly ahead of the Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations.
Inspections were also carried out to ensure traders’ compliance with regulations on verified weighing instruments under the Weights and Measures Act 1972, as well as price-marking requirements under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
The ministry said enforcement operations will continue throughout the Sandakan district to ensure traders strictly adhere to the laws enforced by KPDN.
