Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will take action against traders found to have raised prices of goods, particularly vegetables, unreasonably following the current hot weather phenomenon. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh stated that the ministry is closely monitoring daily prices to prevent unreasonable profiteering.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, when there is a price increase that is considered unusual, KPDN has the authority to obtain cost details throughout the supply chain. This includes production and logistics costs to determine whether the displayed prices are reasonable. Dr Fuziah shared these insights with reporters after launching the 2026 Pasar PATUH and Rahmah MADANI Sales (PJRM@Pasar) for Selangor at the Section 16 Market.

Dr Fuziah commented on the ministry's preparations to address potential increases in the prices of vegetables and spices amid the El Nino phenomenon. She mentioned that the Pasar PATUH Programme currently covers 75 markets and 7,130 traders nationwide as part of efforts to safeguard consumer rights.

In Selangor, seven main wet markets have been included under the programme, involving advocacy sessions and awareness inspections at nearly 300 traders' premises.