A joint operation by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES) and the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT) uncovered two business premises selling price-controlled cooking oil above the prescribed maximum prices in the Tutong District.
The operation, conducted in September 2026 at Kampung Sengkarai and Kampong Panabai, found that two business premises had failed to comply with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142.
Following the findings, JPES, through its Department of Consumer Affairs, issued two warning notices to the premises for selling cooking oil at prices exceeding the prescribed maximum prices.
Image: JPES
Image: JPES
Meanwhile, SDT inspected nine weighing and measuring instruments used for business purposes. All nine instruments were found to be verified, accurate and registered in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151, and the Weights and Measures (Verification) Regulations 1994.
JPES and SDT will continue conducting monthly joint operations to monitor compliance with the respective legislation and encourage ethical business practices to safeguard consumer interests.
For enquiries or complaints relating to price control, members of the public may contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, JPES, through Talian Darussalam 123 or email [email protected].
Enquiries relating to weights and measures may be directed to SDT at [email protected].
THE BRUNEIAN | BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN
