THE Department of Economic Planning and Development (JPKE), Prime Minister’s Office, with the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, set the maximum prices (ceiling prices) for several selected food items during the festive season year of 1439 Hijrah/2018.
The maximum prices of these selected food items will come into effect from 1st of Ramadhan, 1439 Hijrah until 7th of Syawal, 1439 Hijrah.
The objective of setting the price ceiling is to control the prices of food items, especially those used as the main ingredients of food prepared during the festive season.
The initiative is also hoped to assist the public in their preparation for the coming festive season.
The selected food items are: whole chicken; eggs; butter; margarine; ghee; condensed, evaporated and cream milk; flour; chocolate hazelnut spread; condensed, cream and santan powder; chilli shrimp floss and popia skin. (Right: Some of the food items)
In a statement, JPKE advised the public to practise the concept of ‘Smart Consumer’ by comparing prices before making any purchase to get the best price.
Members of the public who have any queries can contact JPKE directly via mobile application ‘SmartConsumer’ or via telephone 2230223 (office hours); or through e-mail to consumercomplaint@jpke.gov.bn; or on Facebook www.facebook.com/AduanPenggunaJPKE; or directly at the Department of Competition and Consumer Affairs, Room 3.06, Level 3, West Wing, Department of Economic Planning and Development, Block 2A, Jalan Ong Sum Ping, BA1131, Negara Brunei Darussalam.
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