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This is something the ministry will continue to do, said its secretary-general Datuk Muez Abd Aziz.

Proactive move: Muez said the ministry will continue protecting the rights of consumers. Photo by Bernama.THE Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has undertaken various efforts to reduce the cost of living for citizens.

That said, he added there are times when the prices of items hike up because of misbehaving traders that create demand by hiding necessities or profit unscrupulously. “The more educated consumers are in consuming products and services, the more sustainable the country’s economy will be and the tougher it is for traders to take advantage of them in times of distress, ” he opined.

As an example, he pointed to the close cooperation with ministries such as the Ministry of Agriculture for seasonal celebrations including Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Aidiladha, the Gawai Dayak festivities and Deepavali.

 

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