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Govt assures no extreme price hikes this year - Salahuddin
The government has given assurance that the prices of essential goods, especially subsidised items, will not see an extreme rise this year.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Hike in prices of essential goods not caused by traders - PM Ismail Sabri Hike in prices of essential goods not caused by traders - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51638343512_IsmailSabriMyFarm.jpg)
Hike in prices of essential goods not caused by traders - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri today admitted that the price of essential goods has increased but said it was not caused by traders.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![30-day Raya festive period maximum price control scheme to begin April 21 30-day Raya festive period maximum price control scheme to begin April 21](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61618837777_AlexanderNantaLing.jpg)
30-day Raya festive period maximum price control scheme to begin April 21
The effective period for SHMMP Aidilfitri 2021 is 22 days before the festival, on the day of the festival and seven days after that.
Mon Apr 19 2021
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Government monitoring price of goods since inception of MCO, says minister
There were complaints received that the government was slow in controlling the prices of essential goods ahead of Aidilfitri.
Wed May 20 2020
![Drop in petrol prices does not guarantee cheaper goods Drop in petrol prices does not guarantee cheaper goods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/71411820960_295x200.jpg)
Drop in petrol prices does not guarantee cheaper goods
The drop in petrol prices doesn't guarantee a drop in the prices of essential goods and cost of living, as most traders are profit-oriented.
Thu Jan 01 2015