SANDAKAN: Two traders in the district have been penalised by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sandakan branch for allegedly selling controlled subsidised goods without a valid licence.
The action followed an enforcement inspection conducted around Kampung Ulu Sapi and Sapi Nangoh on Jan 28, aimed at monitoring the supply and pricing of controlled goods ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year 2026 celebrations.
During the operation, raids on two separate business premises led to the seizure of a significant quantity of controlled items. Among the goods confiscated were:
Fifty-three cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), 456 kilogrammes (kg) of coarse sugar, 174 kg of cooking oil in various packaging (2kg packets and 2kg/3kg bottles) and 102 kg of wheat flour
The estimated total value of the seized goods was RM13,926. The case is being investigated under the Supply Control Act 1961.
KPDN Sandakan enforcement chief Joe Azmi Jamil, stated that the inspection also aimed to ensure traders’ compliance with weighing and price tagging regulations.
“We will continue enforcement inspection operations throughout this district to ensure traders adhere to the laws, especially during this festive season,” he said.
According to KPDN Sandakan’s data, since January 1, 2026, a total of 1,029 inspections were conducted covering both urban and rural areas in the district.
From these inspections, 15 cases were recorded with a total seizure value reaching RM726,375.54. Six cases have been settled through compounds totalling RM1,700, while nine other cases remain under investigation.
KPDN’s ongoing enforcement operations are expected to continue to ensure the stability of supply and prices of essential goods, particularly during festive periods. – James Leong
A Sandakan KPDN personnel checking the goods at a business premises during the operation.
