​14 August 2025

The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs, in collaboration with the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division under the Ministry of Finance and Economy has recently conducted a joint operation at business premises in the Brunei Muara district, focusing on Lambak area.

Following the joint-operation, two (2) business premises were found to have infringed the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its regulations. One of the business premises was issued two (2) Warning Notices for selling cooking oil, a price-controlled item, above the prescribed maximum price, and for failure to display prices on some of the items sold within the business premise. A compound of BND500 was also issued to Syarikat Ashlam Enterprise for non-compliance with price display regulations, in particular for failing to display prices on some items within the business premise.

Meanwhile, SDT Unit has found twelve (12) units of measuring and weighing machines used for trading purposes. One (1) Seizure Notice was issued after three (3) units owned by Syarikat Ashlam Enterprise were found to be non-compliant with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151, Weights and Measures (Verification) Regulations 1994. The weighing machines were seized because the company has not registered as a legitimate supplier. The company is required to report to the SDT Unit’s office within seven (7) working days from the date of the issued notice to rectify the issue.

The joint operation was part of a monthly enforcement initiative to ensure that weights and measures machines used in business activities are registered and verified in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151. The operation also aimed to enforce the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its regulations by ensuring that price-controlled items are sold within the set maximum prices and that prices are clearly and accurately displayed, thereby upholding consumer welfare. 

DEPS and SDT Unit would like to remind businesses to practise fair and ethical conduct by complying with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151.

Non-compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142, may result in a compound of up to BND1,000. Repeat offences are subject to a maximum fine of BND20,000 and imprisonment for up to five (5) years. Offences under the Weights and Measures Act 1983 Chapter 151, may result in a fine of BND1,000, imprisonment for up to three (3) months, or both. In addition, the weights and measures machines involved may be confiscated.

Inquiries or reports related to price control or weights and measures can be directed to the following official channels: 

• Price Control Act: Department of Consumer Affairs, DEPS through Talian Darussalam 123; or email: aduanpengguna@jpes.gov.bn 
• Weights and Measures Act: Weights and Measures Unit, IBE through phone number 2334092; or email: sdt@mofe.gov.bn