Ministry seizes 5,801 squishy toys worth RM70,428 over safety mark violations

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has seized 5,801 squishy toys worth RM70,428 across the country due to safety mark violations. Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam announced that the seizures were conducted through 15 actions during a nationwide inspection from October 1 to 14. A total of 1,845 premises, including manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers, were inspected.

The ministry emphasizes the importance of child toy safety and urges the public, especially parents, to verify labels and safety compliance marks before purchasing toys for their children. Consumers with information about suspicious toys can report it through various channels such as WhatsApp, the ministry's e-Aduan portal, the call centre, or the Ez ADU smartphone app.

Additionally, Azman mentioned a separate case where a trader was fined RM1,000 by the Putrajaya magistrate's court for misleading representation in an advertisement. The trader pleaded guilty after a customer received a jubah instead of the advertised baju kurung. The incident, which occurred on February 27, 2024, led to the trader's prosecution under Section 10(1)(a) and Section 25(1)(b) of the Consumer Protection Act 1999, with the fine subsequently paid.