(Bandar Seri Begawan, 29th) — The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS), under Brunei's Ministry of Finance and Economy, has issued a total of 20 fines to businesses over the past nine months, in accordance with the Price Control Act (Chapter 142) and its related regulations.
Between July 2025 and March 2026, the most common violations were related to Article 3B, which involves selling price-controlled goods above the stipulated maximum price, with breaches related to edible oils being the most prominent. The second most frequent violation was of Article 5 of the Price Display Order, including failure to display prices on goods for sale in the store and displaying prices inconsistent with those in the cashier system.
The authorities stated that the type of violation and the amount of fine imposed on the businesses depend on the number of offenses committed.
Nevertheless, DEPS pointed out that during the aforementioned period, overall business compliance with the Price Control Act and its regulations remained stable at above 95%. This reflects the majority of businesses’ ongoing adherence to relevant laws and their contribution to a fair and well-functioning business environment.
Through the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), DEPS continues to conduct daily routine inspections across all four districts nationwide to maintain a high level of business compliance.
DEPS reiterated that integrity in business operations is the foundation for building consumer confidence and promoting a fair business environment. Businesses are encouraged to continue upholding the principle of honest operations, clearly, accurately, and non-misleadingly displaying price information, so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. Businesses must also ensure that price-controlled goods as specified under the Price Control Act are not sold above the stipulated maximum prices. The list of price-controlled goods can be found on the DEPS website at http://www.deps.mofe.gov.bn.
DEPS also thanked the public for responsibly submitting complete complaint information through official channels, including supporting documents such as payment receipts. The public may make complaints through the Darussalam hotline at 123, or email consumercomplaint@jpes.gov.bn.
Between July 2025 and March 2026, the most common violations were related to Article 3B, which involves selling price-controlled goods above the stipulated maximum price, with breaches related to edible oils being the most prominent. The second most frequent violation was of Article 5 of the Price Display Order, including failure to display prices on goods for sale in the store and displaying prices inconsistent with those in the cashier system.
The authorities stated that the type of violation and the amount of fine imposed on the businesses depend on the number of offenses committed.
Nevertheless, DEPS pointed out that during the aforementioned period, overall business compliance with the Price Control Act and its regulations remained stable at above 95%. This reflects the majority of businesses’ ongoing adherence to relevant laws and their contribution to a fair and well-functioning business environment.
Through the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), DEPS continues to conduct daily routine inspections across all four districts nationwide to maintain a high level of business compliance.
DEPS reiterated that integrity in business operations is the foundation for building consumer confidence and promoting a fair business environment. Businesses are encouraged to continue upholding the principle of honest operations, clearly, accurately, and non-misleadingly displaying price information, so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions. Businesses must also ensure that price-controlled goods as specified under the Price Control Act are not sold above the stipulated maximum prices. The list of price-controlled goods can be found on the DEPS website at http://www.deps.mofe.gov.bn.
DEPS also thanked the public for responsibly submitting complete complaint information through official channels, including supporting documents such as payment receipts. The public may make complaints through the Darussalam hotline at 123, or email consumercomplaint@jpes.gov.bn.