MELAKA: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry's Melaka office will continue to crack down on the sale of counterfeit branded goods, especially at tourist areas.
The ministry's Melaka director, Norena Jaafar, said it was concerning that the ministry had received so many complaints on the matter as Melaka is a tourism state and this could affect its image.
"The authorities raided four premises in the Melaka Tengah district about 11 am yesterday that are suspected of selling counterfeit goods, like shoes, belts and slippers by international luxury brands.
"We have confiscated all the items, worth about RM3,224, including 32 pairs of shoes, 24 pairs of slippers and 13 belts, which were being sold for RM60 to RM70," she said at a media conference in Krubong here today.
She said the ministry arrested four individuals, aged 30 to 50, who are owners of the premises raided as well as shop assistants, to assist in the investigation under Section 102 (1)(C) of the Trademarks Act 2019 and Section 41 (1)(d ) of the Copyright Act 1987.
She said the authorities were also monitoring the sale of mineral and drinking water to ensure there was no shortage like in the northern states due to the heatwave. — BERNAMA
