Deepavali price controls cut prices of five essentials in Peninsular Malaysia
FIVE essential items will have lower maximum prices in Peninsular Malaysia under this year’s Deepavali price control scheme, which covers 11 items for seven days from Nov 4 to 10. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Armizan Mohd Ali...
The 2026 Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) will run from November 4 to 10, covering 11 essential items, up from nine last year. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali announced that coconut milk and potatoes imported from China have been added to provide more comprehensive price controls. The scheme will be enforced under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, with KPDN enforcement officers stationed at strategic locations to ensure compliance.
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