Kpdn To Roll Out Compliance Programme At All Kl Public Markets

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KPDN Federal Territory director Mohd Sabri Seman said the programme is designed to nurture a clear culture of lawful, ethical and transparent business conduct while improving consumer confidence and safety at public markets.- NSTP/ AHMAD UKASYAHKUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) will implement a trader compliance initiative, known as Program Patuh, across all 29 public markets in Kuala Lumpur beginning January, as part of efforts to strengthen compliance, integrity and transparency among market traders.
The initiative was launched at the Sungai Besi public market today, following a six-month pilot phase that KPDN said had already produced encouraging improvements in trader practices.
KPDN Federal Territory director Mohd Sabri Seman said the programme is designed to nurture a clear culture of lawful, ethical and transparent business conduct while improving consumer confidence and safety at public markets.
"Program Patuh focuses on clear price labelling, accurate weighing tools and a more conducive, orderly and consumer-friendly market environment. This is in line with our objective of building a more transparent and high-integrity trading ecosystem," he told reporters after officiating the event today.
He said the pilot implementation allowed the ministry to assess constraints, challenges and on-ground realities before expanding the programme to all markets in Kuala Lumpur.
"Initially, this was a pilot initiative to help us understand what required refinement. The results have been very positive, and we have seen many improvements due to the commitment of traders and our strategic partners," he said.
The markets involved include Pasar Harian Selayang, Pasar Sungai Besi, Pusat Komuniti Bandar Tun Razak, Kompleks Pasar Raja Bot, Pasar Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Pusat Sembelihan Awam Sementara Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman, Pasar Batu 5 Jalan Ipoh, Pasar Taman Cheras, Pasar Sentul and Pasar Alam Damai, among others.
He said the programme also promotes fair competition, self-regulation and stricter adherence to trade laws, ultimately benefiting consumers.
Under the initiative, traders must display clear and accurate pricing, use verified weighing instruments, and maintain clean, safe and organised trading spaces.
Mohd Sabri said the programme is supported by an extensive network of agencies, including Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the Federal Territories Health Department, the Department of Environment, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), Metrology Corporation Malaysia, and various local traders' associations.
"Without the cooperation and commitment of these agencies, it would be difficult to successfully implement a compliant market ecosystem. This reflects the strong cross-agency support needed for effective, holistic enforcement," he said.
He added that DBKL has committed to strengthening physical market facilities, including façade upgrades, cleanliness, infrastructure maintenance and overall hygiene.
Sabri also welcomed third-party collaboration, saying KPDN is ready to share its expertise with any organisation wishing to implement consumer-oriented compliance initiatives.
"We are always prepared to lend our expertise to any party committed to promoting initiatives that benefit consumers," he said.
He added that with structured enforcement, trader cooperation and community support, Program Patuh could become a transformative benchmark for ethical, transparent and consumer-friendly markets nationwide. - NST

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