Kuala lumpur: The implementation of the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) in conjunction with Christmas will last for five days from Dec 23 to 27, involving 14 types of controlled goods under the scheme. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister (KPDN) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the period includes two days before the Christmas celebration, one day during the celebration and two days after the celebration.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Armizan stated that the implementation of the SHMMP is appropriate according to the current situation, considering factors so that consumers can enjoy reasonable prices, and traders are not pressured by the implementation period being too long. He made these remarks to reporters at the announcement event of the Christmas SHMMP and the Jualan Rahmah programme at the Papar Library Open Hall.
Armizan mentioned that specific goods identified for control under the scheme include imported bone mutton, imported round cabbage (from Indonesia and China excluding Beijing cabbage), carrots (from China), tomatoes, and red chillies. Additional items under control are green bell peppers, large red onions, large yellow onions, imported potatoes (from China), chicken wings, and live old chickens (only in Sarawak). Furthermore, live pigs (farm only), pork (belly), and pork (meat and fat) are controlled only in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
The SHMMP will be enforced through the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AHKAP) 2011 to enable price determination. Meanwhile, a total of 875 Christmas Rahmah Madani Sales Programmes (PJRM) are being implemented nationwide, having started since Thursday, Dec 18, and continuing until Dec 27.
Armizan also noted that the public can check the calendar for the implementation of the Christmas PJRM on the KPDN website at jualan-rahmah. Appointments for SIM@PAX vehicle service dates and locations can be made through the 'SETEL' application by Petronas. 'There are 115 workshop premises nationwide involved in the implementation of SIM@PAX in conjunction with Christmas this year,' he added.