KUALA LUMPUR – Consumers have been urged to remain calm and avoid panic buying, as authorities assure that the supply of essential goods remains stable despite ongoing tensions in West Asia.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said it is maintaining close oversight of both prices and availability, with enforcement teams actively deployed across the capital.
Its Kuala Lumpur chief enforcement officer, Mohd Shahran Mohd Arshad, emphasised that supply levels are under control and are being closely monitored.
“The KPDN Kuala Lumpur assures that the supply of essential daily necessities is adequate and under control.
“Monitoring is being carried out comprehensively across all 11 parliamentary constituencies in Kuala Lumpur to ensure the continuity of the supply chain,” he said in a statement today.
To support these efforts, a total of 168 enforcement and price monitoring officers have been mobilised to track supply conditions and pricing trends throughout the city.
Mohd Shahran added that collaboration with Dedicated District Retailers (DDR) and Dedicated District Wholesalers (DDW) is ongoing to ensure that essential items remain accessible to consumers.
Beyond food and household goods, the ministry has also engaged with oil-producing companies to guarantee sufficient petrol and diesel supply at stations nationwide, including key highways and urban areas.
“Monitoring of controlled goods under the integrated Ops Tiris 4.0 will also be intensified to curb any fraudulent activities,” he said.
He also cautioned the public against spreading unverified information that could lead to unnecessary alarm.
Consumers facing issues related to shortages or pricing are encouraged to report directly to KPDN Kuala Lumpur for prompt action.
Ongoing tensions in West Asia have driven diesel prices in Malaysia to RM6.72, triggering a ripple effect that has pushed up the cost of goods across the market.
Moreover, recent disruptions in the supply of RON95 petrol have been reported at Caltex and Shell stations. — April 14, 2026