Selangor KPDNKK foils cheating attempt over bed sheet pricing

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the domestic trade, cooperatives and consumerism ministry (KPDNKK) uncovered a price cheating tactic on bed sheets during a sale at a leading supermarket in Seri Kembangan, last Monday.
Its enforcement chief, Azman Adam said the ministry seized 33 sets of the bedding item with fake price tags totalling RM13,294 at the sale which offered a 70% discount for the product, following a tip-off from the public.
"Our inspection revealed the bed sheet sets were sold at RM289 each, with the price tags stating a 70% discount, making the new price of the bed sheets at RM86.70 each.
"However, checks revealed that other tags for the same item at the supermarket were priced at RM57.80 (each). This means there is an attempt to increase the price and deceive the consumers," he told a press conference at the Selangor KPDNKK headquarters here today.
Azman said no arrest was made during the inspection and that the ministry would complete the investigation the soonest possible.
He also urged consumers not to easily fall for cheap prices offered and make comparison first before buying. — Bernama