January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
KOTA KINABALU, June 30 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will adopt a three-pronged approach to ensure the smooth execution of Op Kesan 4.0, coinciding with the implementation of the revised Sales Tax and expanded Service Tax scope starting tomorrow.
Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said one of the key steps includes collecting data on prices and service charges through the ministry’s price monitoring officers.
“This data will serve as the basis for comparing prices and service charges before and after the Sales and Service Tax (SST) revision,” he said during a press conference after an engagement session with small and micro traders in Sabah today.
He added that the standard operating procedures for handling complaints related to pricing, charges, and supplies are essential for ensuring the success of the operation. Stern action will be taken against traders found to be hiking prices unfairly, including fines of up to RM100,000 or a three-year jail term—or both—for individuals, and up to RM500,000 in fines for companies.
Regarding Op Kesan 4.0, Armizan explained that it is carried out under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 and aims to prevent traders from exploiting the tax changes by increasing prices unreasonably.
The enforcement will cover goods and services affected by the SST review, as well as monitor items not involved in the revision, such as essential goods, he said. — Bernama
