01 September 2025
Daily routine inspections by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics
(DEPS) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy recorded thirteen (13) offences under
the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its Regulations in the Second Quarter of 2025
(Q2 2025). This enforcement is part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to ensure
compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142.
Following inspections conducted by DEPS through the Department of Consumer
Affairs, it was found that the most prevalent offences committed by businesses under
the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 are selling price-controlled items, specifically
cooking oil and formula milk, above the prescribed maximum prices, as well as failing
to display prices on certain items within business premises or displaying misleading
prices.
As a result of the offences, eight (8) Warning Notices were issued in Q2 2025. In
addition, five (5) compounds were imposed on five business premises under the Price
Control Act, Chapter 142, with details of the offences outlined below. The values of
the compounds are based on the frequency of violations committed by each business.
No.
| Business Premises
| Offences
| Compound |
1
| B Sulaiha Sdn Bhd, Mulaut
| Section 3B:
Exceeding
maximum prices
and charges set
by the Price
Controller
| $500.00 |
2
| Mahamas Sdn Bhd, Subok
| $700.00
|
3
| Intelek Enterprise, Subok
| $500.00
|
4
| De Rimba Department Store, Rimba
| Section 5:
Infringements
related to the
Price Display
Order
| $700.00
|
5
| Guardian Health & Beauty (B) Sdn Bhd, Lambak
| $500.00
|
Businesses are reminded to conduct their operations ethically by not selling price-controlled items above the prescribed maximum prices, and by ensuring that prices
are clearly and accurately displayed and not misleading to consumers. The latest
maximum price list for price-controlled items is accessible on the DEPS website at
www.deps.mofe.gov.bn.
Non-compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142, and its Regulations may result
in a maximum fine of $20,000.00 and imprisonment for up to five (5) years for repeat
offences.
The Department would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to
members of the public who have responsibly submitted complaints through official
channels, providing complete information along with supporting documents such as
payment receipts. Complaints can be made via Talian Darussalam 123 or emailed to
aduanpengguna@jpes.gov.bn.
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Prepared by:
Department of Economic Planning and Statistics
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Email: dca@jpes.gov.bn
Reference : (84)JPES/CAD/AKTA/PT.12
Date : 8 Rabiulawal 1447 / 1 September 2025
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