PM Ismail Sabri today said the government wants to nurture a new generation of smart consumers and ethical traders with the help of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. He said the government is planning to initiate various consumerism programmes, especially in the aspects of financial literacy, purchasing decisions and compensation.
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In a statement, he said, “I hope all parties can appreciate and practise your rights as consumers in conducting your daily transactions.” He said this while officiating at the National Consumer Day Celebration 2022 in Kuala Lumpur today.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi was also present at the event. Ismail further warned consumers to be aware of tricks and scams used by unethical traders.
He further revealed that so far the ministry has received a total of 36.45 per cent or 24,150 complaints relating to online transactions. He said this was after the implementation of the movement control order in March 2020.
