The KPDN (Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna) recently conducted inspections on 942 business premises across the country in conjunction with the SHMMP (Sambutan Hari Minggu Menyambut Perayaan) Deepavali 2024. This initiative aimed to ensure that businesses were complying with regulations and providing fair pricing to consumers during the festive season.
During the inspections, KPDN officers visited various types of businesses, including supermarkets, retail outlets, and eateries, to check for any violations such as price gouging, expired products, or misleading promotions. These inspections are crucial to protect consumers from being taken advantage of and to maintain a fair and competitive market environment.
One of the key focuses of the inspections was to ensure that businesses were not unfairly raising prices in anticipation of increased demand during the Deepavali celebrations. Price gouging is a common issue during festive seasons, where businesses may take advantage of the high demand for certain products to inflate prices. By conducting these inspections, KPDN can deter such practices and protect consumers from being overcharged.
In addition to monitoring prices, KPDN also checked for the quality and safety of products being sold. This includes ensuring that products are not expired, damaged, or counterfeit, as well as verifying that businesses are adhering to hygiene and safety standards. These measures are essential to safeguarding the health and well-being of consumers and maintaining the reputation of businesses.
Furthermore, KPDN inspected promotional activities and advertisements to ensure that businesses were not engaging in false or misleading practices. It is important for businesses to provide accurate information to consumers to make informed purchasing decisions. By cracking down on deceptive marketing tactics, KPDN can uphold consumer rights and promote fair competition in the market.
Overall, the inspections conducted by KPDN during the SHMMP Deepavali 2024 were aimed at promoting transparency, fairness, and consumer protection in the business sector. By enforcing regulations and monitoring compliance, KPDN plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity of the market and ensuring a positive shopping experience for consumers. These efforts contribute to building trust between businesses and consumers and fostering a healthy economic environment for all parties involved.