Earlier this month, a group of seven diners at a floating restaurant in Langkawi was shocked when they were served with a bill of RM1,196.80 for one dish of ‘ikan siakap.’
Now, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is investigating the floating restaurant under Section 53(A) of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act (AKHAP) 2011.
Photo via Berita Harian
Its deputy minister, Datuk Rosol Wahid said the ministry had given an extension until November 17th to the operators to respond to the notice given, but still failed to obtain complete and detailed documents to enable further investigations to be carried out.
And due to that, the RM1,196.80 ikan siakap restaurant now faces a fine of up to RM100,000 for improper business tactics.
Photo via Berita Harian
“If the traders is convicted of an offence under Section 53(A) of the AKHAP 2011, the company can be fined RM100,000 for the first offence and RM250,000 for the second and subsequent offences under Section 57 (A) of the same law,” he said as reported by the New Straits Times.
We hope that this will serve as a reminder to all of us that we should always double check to confirm the price of the food and be absolutely sure of what we are ordering to avoid situations like this!
Be careful, guys!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
