KPDN Implements Maximum Price Scheme for Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai 2026 Involving 17 Essential Goods

KUNDASANG, 22 May 2026 – The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will enforce the Skim Harga Maksimum Musim Perayaan (SHMMP) or Maximum Price Scheme for the festive celebrations of Pesta Kaamatan and Hari Gawai 2026.

The scheme, aimed at ensuring affordable prices for essential goods during the peak celebrations, will run from 27 May to 4 June 2026 — a total of nine days. It coincides with the climax of Pesta Kaamatan on 30 and 31 May and Hari Gawai on 1 June.

According to the ministry, the SHMMP will cover 17 types of controlled goods in total: 12 items for Sabah and Sarawak, and 11 items for the Federal Territory (WP) of Labuan.

The decision on the items and maximum prices was made following discussions between KPDN, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM), relevant agencies, and industry players.

Controlled Goods for SHMMP Pesta Kaamatan 2026 (Sabah):

1. Babi hidup (Live pig)
2. Daging babi (daging dan lemak) – Pork (meat and fat)
3. Daging babi (perut) – Pork belly
4. Daging kerbau import (India) – Imported buffalo meat (India)
5. Kepak ayam – Chicken wings
6. Cili kering keriting – Curly dried chillies
7. Bawang merah kecil (India) – Small red onions (India)
8. Bawang putih (China) – Garlic (China)
9. Bawang kuning besar – Large yellow onions
10. Bawang merah besar – Large red onions
11. Halia tua import – Imported old ginger (new item)
12. Ubi kentang (China) – Potatoes (China) (new item)

Controlled Goods for SHMMP Pesta Kaamatan 2026 (WP Labuan):

1. Daging babi (daging dan lemak)
2. Daging babi (perut)
3. Daging kerbau import (India)
4. Kepak ayam
5. Cili kering keriting
6. Bawang merah kecil (India)
7. Bawang putih (China)
8. Bawang kuning besar
9. Bawang merah besar
10. Halia tua import (new)
11. Ubi kentang (China) (new)

Controlled Goods for SHMMP Hari Gawai 2026 (Sarawak):

1. Babi hidup
2. Daging babi (daging dan lemak)
3. Daging babi (perut)
4. Daging kerbau import (India) (new item)
5. Ayam tua hidup – Live old chicken
6. Kepak ayam
7. Kubis bulat import – Imported round cabbage
8. Bawang putih (China)
9. Cili kering keriting
10. Kelapa biji – Whole coconut
11. Kelapa parut – Grated coconut
12. Santan – Coconut milk

Compared to last year, the 2026 scheme shows improved price stability. In Sabah and Labuan, six items recorded price reductions, with two new items added. In Sarawak, five items saw price drops, three remained unchanged, and one new item was introduced.

KPDN enforcement officers will be stationed at strategic locations such as public markets, farmers’ markets, tamu markets, and shopping centres selling festive goods. The ministry will also conduct educational and advisory programmes to encourage compliance.

The scheme is enforced under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Act 723). Penalties for violations include:

• Selling controlled goods above the maximum price: Individuals face fines up to RM100,000 or up to three years’ imprisonment (or both), or compound up to RM50,000. Companies face fines up to RM500,000 or compound up to RM250,000.
• Failure to display pink price tags for controlled goods: Individuals face fines up to RM10,000 or compound up to RM5,000; companies up to RM20,000 or compound up to RM10,000.

The ministry has urged all traders to comply with the maximum prices and use the required pink labels. Consumers are advised to check the official maximum prices on the KPDN website.

KPDN will continue to work closely with KPKM and industry players to ensure sufficient supply throughout the period. This initiative is part of broader efforts under the Payung RAHMAH programme to ease the cost of living.

The announcement was made by Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, in Kundasang, Sabah today.

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