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.
PUTRAJAYA, March 18 — The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) confiscated 790 counterfeit branded watches valued at approximately RM790,600 during a raid in the federal capital on March 13.
KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the operation was carried out by the Putrajaya Enforcement Division following a month-long probe into premises suspected of storing and distributing fake watches.
“Also seized were boxes and paper bags of various brands, along with other items believed to be used for storing and selling the counterfeit products,” he said in a statement today.
The raid targeted a two-storey premises, with the ground floor functioning as a watch repair workshop and the upper floor used for storing and selling the counterfeit watches. “Sales were reportedly conducted exclusively for selected customers to avoid detection by authorities,” Azman added.
The watches are believed to have been sourced from overseas suppliers before being sold to local buyers. Preliminary investigations indicate the operation was run by a local man in his 30s, who managed stock, sales, and overall operations.
“The suspect has been detained to assist with investigations, and the case is being probed under the Trademark Act 2019 for allegedly using a registered trademark without the owner’s consent,” Azman said.
He emphasized that KPDN will take a firm stance against the sale and distribution of counterfeit goods, noting that such activities breach the law, violate trademark rights, and harm consumer interests. — Bernama
