Trade Ministry puts the squeeze on uncertified squishy toys, seizes over 5,800 nationwide

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) conducted a Special Inspection on Squishy Toys from October 1 to 14, resulting in the seizure of 5,801 toys worth RM70,428 for lacking the required Safety Compliance Mark.

The operation involved inspections of 1,845 premises, aiming to enforce compliance with child toy safety standards under the Consumer Protection Act 1999.

In a separate case, a trader was fined RM1,000 by the Putrajaya Magistrates' Court for misleading advertisement practices.

KPDN urges consumers to report suspicious toy sales through available communication channels.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 — The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) seized 5,801 squishy toys worth RM70,428 nationwide for failing to display the required Safety Compliance Mark.

KPDN Enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said the seizures stemmed from 15 enforcement actions during a Special Inspection on Squishy Toys conducted from October 1 to 14 to ensure compliance with child toy safety standards.

“A total of 1,845 premises were inspected, involving manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers.

“KPDN views child toy safety seriously and will not compromise with any party that fails to comply with regulations under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599),” he said in a statement today.

He also advised the public, particularly parents, to always check labels and safety compliance marks before buying toys for their children.

Consumers with information on the sale of suspicious toys can lodge complaints via WhatsApp at 019-848 8000 or 019-279 4317; the KPDN e-Aduan portal at e-aduan.kpdn.gov.my; the KPDN Call Centre at 1-800-886-800; or the Ez ADU KPDN smartphone app.

On a separate case, he said a trader was fined RM1,000 by the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court last Thursday after pleading guilty to making a misleading representation in an advertisement.

He said KPDN had received a complaint from a customer, who had received a jubah instead of a baju kurung as advertised.

“Following the incident on February 27, 2024, an investigation was carried out, which led to the individual’s prosecution in court,” he said.

He said the accused was charged under Section 10(1)(a) of the Consumer Protection Act 1999 [Act 599] and was liable to be punished under Section 25(1)(b) of the same Act. The trader paid the fine. — Bernama

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国内贸易及生活成本部 (KPDN) 于 10 月 1 日至 14 日对软绵绵玩具进行了专项检查，结果查获了 5,801 件价值 70,428 令吉的玩具，原因是这些玩具缺少必要的安全合规标志。

此次行动涉及对 1845 个场所进行检查，旨在强制执行 1999 年《消费者保护法》规定的儿童玩具安全标准。

另一起案件中，一名商贩因误导性广告行为被布城地方法庭罚款 1000 令吉。

KPDN敦促消费者通过现有沟通渠道举报可疑玩具销售行为。

布城，10 月 25 日讯——国内贸易及生活成本部 (KPDN) 在全国范围内查获了 5,801 件价值 70,428 令吉的软绵绵玩具，原因是这些玩具未按规定展示安全合规标志。

印尼国家石油公司执法总监拿督阿兹曼·亚当表示，此次查获行动源于10月1日至14日期间对软体玩具进行的特别检查，共采取了15项执法行动，以确保符合儿童玩具安全标准。

“总共检查了 1845 处场所，涉及制造商、进口商、批发商和零售商。

“KPDN 非常重视儿童玩具安全，对于任何不遵守 1999 年《消费者保护法》（第 599 号法案）规定的各方，KPDN 都不会妥协，”他今天在一份声明中说。

他还建议公众，特别是家长，在为孩子购买玩具之前，一定要查看标签和安全合规标志。

消费者如掌握有关销售可疑玩具的信息，可通过以下方式进行投诉：WhatsApp 号码 019-848 8000 或 019-279 4317；KPDN e-Aduan 门户网站 e-aduan.kpdn.gov.my；KPDN 呼叫中心 1-800-886-800；或 Ez ADU KPDN 智能手机应用程序。

在另一起案件中，他说，一名商人上周四在布城地方法庭认罪，承认在广告中作出误导性陈述，并被罚款 1000 令吉。

他说，KPDN 收到一位顾客的投诉，称其收到的是一件长袍（jubah），而不是广告上宣传的马来传统服装（baju kurung）。

他说：“2024年2月27日事件发生后，我们展开了调查，最终将该人告上法庭。”

他说，被告被控违反1999年《消费者保护法》（第599号法令）第10(1)(a)条，并可能根据该法第25(1)(b)条受到处罚。该商户已缴纳罚款。——马新社

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