Counterfeit Goods Seizures in KL Reach RM6.03 Million in Five Months

Kuala Lumpur authorities have confiscated goods valued at RM6.03 million in the first five months of the year, marking the highest seizure value for counterfeit goods by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) in the period. The seizures are largely attributed to violations of the Trademark Act 2019, with 31 cases recorded.

Across all trade and consumer-related offenses, KPDN Kuala Lumpur handled 247 cases, resulting in total seizures of RM6.74 million. Of these, 237 cases led to investigations with RM6.52 million in seizures, while 10 inquiry papers accounted for RM220,578. Additionally, 11 cases under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 yielded RM489,094.20 in seizures, and 125 cases involved the Control of Prices and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

To bolster enforcement, KPDN inspected 16,543 business premises in the capital. The retail sector saw the most inspections with 8,746 premises, followed by the ready-to-eat food sector (2,708) and the supply sector (1,718). The ministry also issued 231 compounds totaling RM235,300, including 208 immediate "on the spot" compounds worth RM69,300. The courts imposed fines totaling RM219,100 in 16 resolved investigation cases.

Regarding consumer complaints, 5,457 were received between January and May, with 5,042 resolved, achieving a 92.4% resolution rate. The highest number of complaints concerned misleading services (1,358 cases), followed by online transactions (1,087) and pricing issues (795). Separately, Ops Jeriji 2026, conducted by KPDN Kuala Lumpur, exceeded its target by 120%, with 24 individuals detained against a goal of 20, and 11 related cases recorded.