
KPDN conducting review of E-Commerce legislation to update existing laws - Armizan
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is reviewing several acts involving e-commerce to update existing laws in line with the rapid development of the industry.
Thu Sep 26 2024

KPDN studying proposals for additional vehicles eligible for Diesel Subsidies under SKDS
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is studying the basis of applications and appeals from various parties regarding improvements to the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS).
Wed Jun 12 2024

ECOSS system being upgraded, ready by mid-2024- KPDN
The Cooking Oil Price Stabilization Scheme (eCOSS) which is currently being upgraded by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.
Thu Nov 02 2023

Law preventing ticket scalping to be formulated - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil said the ministry would further discuss the matter with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.
Tue May 23 2023

Implementation of no subsidy fuel stations in Kelantan in final stage - NACCOL
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is in the final stage of establishing fuel stations with no subsidy in several other states after the ones in Perlis
Thu May 18 2023

11 items listed under Christmas maximum price scheme
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has listed 11 items under the Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMPP).
Tue Dec 20 2022

NACCOL to be immediately activated to tackle cost of living issue - Salahuddin
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will immediately activate the National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) to find solutions to the cost of living issue.
Mon Dec 05 2022

Indiscriminate airfare increases for Penisular M'sia-Sabah, S'wak being investigated - Alexander
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is investigating the alleged indiscriminate domestic flight fare increases during the coming Aidilfitri festive season.
Mon Apr 18 2022

Prices of daily necessities expected to stabilise by January
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) expects the price of daily necessities to fully stabilise by January, said deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid.
Sat Dec 11 2021

Strategies to combat high food inflation
The current skyrocketing prices for vegetables, poultry, eggs and other food items could well exemplify the phenomenon of price gouging.
Tue Nov 30 2021

KPDNHEP helps promote local products through KBBM
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has been helping local companies to promote their products especially through its Buy Malaysia Campaign (KBBM).
Sat Nov 13 2021

Consumers urged to report traders selling fake, expensive oximeters
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has urged the public to make an official report should they come across traders selling fake or expensive pulse oximeters.
Sat Aug 14 2021

Electronics, communications biz warned not to raise prices
Electronics and communications businesses are being warned not to jack up the price of goods like computers, printers, tablets and smartphones as demand increases.
Wed Jan 27 2021

Meat cartel: Its not over, KPDNHEP is still monitoring
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) will conduct continuous monitoring and periodic raids on companies or distributors related to imported meat without notice.
Wed Dec 30 2020

5,142 complaints on price hikes since MCO implemented
5,142 of the total 70,689 complaints received by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) since March 18 were related to rising prices of goods.
Fri Dec 18 2020

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025