News & Reviews:   KPDN

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is examining proposals to expand the use of the MyKad-based digital ecosystem, including integration with the Basic Rahmah Contribution (SARA) system to strengthen identity verification in monitoring the sale of subsidised cooking oil.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade (KPDN) is considering amendments to the law to address the abuse of the RON95 petrol subsidy. That said, what should you know about it?

Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has officially postponed the enforcement of its new Bahasa Malaysia product listing rule for e-commerce platforms. The regulation, which was supposed to take effect from 24 June 2025, is now on hold until further notice.

If you surf the Malaysia thread on Reddit a lot, you might remember coming across a topic about food delivery platforms using AI-generated food images. Yesterday, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) said that food businesses must be transparent if the images are AI-generated.

The Ministry of Transport (MOT) together with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will hold discussions to ban the sale of seat belt alarm deactivation devices or ' dummy buckles' sold in the market. So, what should you know about it?

Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali has revealed that 3,682 illegal websites offering and spreading pirated content, such as popular films and music, have been blocked from 2021 to November 2024. He added that the blocking was carried out by KPDN in collaboration with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Internet service providers (ISPs).

The Penang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has raided two entertainment premises in the state. The raid was made following a complaint from the representative of the copyright owner despite repeated warnings. So, what should you know about it?

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living MInistry (KPDN) has revealed that the number of public transport and goods vehicles registered under the Bantuan Subsidi MADANI programme (BUDI MADANI) remains unsatisfactory. Its Deputy Minister. Fuziah Salleh said that based on the latest data, only 259,141 out of 410,000 eligible vehicles had applied under the Diesel Subsidy Control System (SKDS) as of 4 August.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has called upon members of the Komuniti MADANI to download the “Price Catcher” app to assist the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) in addressing the issue of sudden price hikes in the country. He added that consumers can easily compare prices through the app and find sudden increases in the prices of certain goods.

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has announced that it’s aiming to introduce a lemon law or amend existing acts related to defective vehicles in March 2025. Its Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said that the new law or amendments to existing law is meant to provide a more comprehensive consumer protection framework in line with current demands.