The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has seized 900 kilogrammes of sugar from a retail premises in Sipitang after it was allegedly found storing quantities beyond what is permitted under its Controlled Supply Act (CSA) licence.
Beaufort District Enforcement Chief Jamiah Bakar said the operation was carried out at about 1pm on Wednesday following an inspection by the General Operations Force (GOF) Battalion 21 Risk Task Force.
Initial checks found that the business premises was suspected of storing sugar in excess of the quantity allowed under the conditions of its controlled goods licence. The case was subsequently referred to KPDN Beaufort for further action.
KPDN officers later seized 900kg of CSR-brand sugar, packed in one-kilogramme bags, along with several documents believed to be relevant to the investigation.
Jamiah said the ministry takes any form of misappropriation involving controlled goods seriously and will continue strengthening cooperation with other enforcement agencies to ensure full compliance with the Control of Supplies Act 1961.
“The implementation of the integrated Ops Tiris 4.0 reflects KPDN’s commitment, together with other enforcement agencies, to combat the misuse of controlled goods and ensure licence holders comply with all legal requirements.
“KPDN will not compromise with any individual or business found to have breached laws relating to controlled goods,” she said.
The case is currently being investigated under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and related regulations to determine whether the business violated its licence conditions or committed any other offences under the law.
Jamiah added that KPDN Beaufort will continue intensifying Ops Tiris 4.0 operations with enforcement partners to curb the misappropriation of controlled and subsidised goods.
She said the ongoing enforcement efforts are aimed at ensuring adequate supplies of controlled goods, safeguarding compliance with licensing requirements and preventing leakages that could affect consumers and the country’s economy.
KPDN also urged members of the public to help combat illegal activities involving controlled goods by reporting suspicious cases through the ministry’s official complaint channels, including its WhatsApp hotline (019-848 8000), the e-Aduan KPDN portal, the Call Centre (1-800-886-800) and the Ez ADU KPDN mobile application.
