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Penang's water woes: traders warned not to raise container, mineral water prices | Scoop
The Penang Domestic Trade Ministry emphasises the importance of fair pricing practices, with 590,000 consumers expected to be affected by the water supply disruption from January 10 to 14. – Scoop pic, January 5, 2024
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Penang’s water woes: traders warned not to raise container, mineral water prices

Enforcement officers conducting daily inspections to monitor, prevent arbitrary price increases, say authorities

Bernama
Updated
3:53 PM MYT

 

BUKIT MERTAJAM – Penang traders are reminded not to take advantage by arbitrarily raising the prices of water containers and bottled mineral water as people prepare for the scheduled water supply disruption from January 10 to 14.

State Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry deputy director A. Mogan said that enforcement action could be taken against those who violate the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

“We have enforcement officers conducting daily inspections and monitoring at markets, grocery stores, supermarkets and mini-markets in five districts in this state.

“Since last week, we have also been monitoring outlets selling water containers and mineral water to ensure fair pricing,” he said today.

He further said that both items are still available at reasonable prices and that their supply is sufficient to meet the needs of consumers in the state, especially during the cut.

At the same time, Mogan also reminded consumers to be wise in their purchases by comparing prices before buying any goods and to avoid panic buying.

A total of 590,000 consumers in Penang, including non-domestic consumers, are set to be affected by the water supply disruption due to two major valve replacement works at the Sg Dua Water Treatment Plant.

Ancillary work projects will also be conducted at 22 locations statewide.

The Penang Water Supply Corporation said that the water supply disruption would start from 6am on January 10 until 6am on January 14. – January 5, 2024

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