News and Events
07 April 2026 – Empowering consumers through price monitoring initiative
Amid global economic uncertainties and increased festive spending, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy continues to strengthen its price monitoring initiative to support informed purchasing decisions and...
30 Mar 2026 – 2 Warning Notices and 1 Compound were issued during JPES and SDT monthly joint operation in Belait District
The Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (JPES) through the Department of Consumer Affairs together with the Weights and Measures Unit (SDT), Industry and Business Ecosystem Division under the Ministry of Finance and Economy conducted a joint operation on...
16 Feb 2026 – Upholding Ethical Sales during Jualan Mega Brunei (JMB) 2026
The importance of conducting sales transparently, with clear terms and conditions to avoid misleading consumers, was underscored during a recent joint operation. Participants of the national sales event, Jualan Mega Brunei (JMB) 2026, were also reminded to carry out...
Failure to display prices leads to warnings for market stall operators
Market stall operators are required to display accurately and clearly in accordance with thePrice Control (Display of Prices) Order to avoid misleading consumers. This requirement washighlighted to market stall operators at Pasar Tani Selayun and Pasar Jerudong during...
29 Sept 2025 – Two Warning Notices issued for violations of the Price Control Act, Chapter 142
To ensure business compliance with the Price Control Act, Chapter 142, and the Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151, the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer Affairs, together with the Weights and Measures Unit...
11 Sept 2025 – Market stall operators reminded to display prices clearly and accurately
Market stall operators are reminded to uphold price transparency and conduct ethical business practices by complying with the Price Control (Display of Prices) Order and the Weights and Measures Act, Chapter 151. This was underscored during a recent joint inspection...
1 September 2025 – Price Control Act, Chapter 142 Enforcement Records 5 Compounds in Q2 2025
Daily routine inspections by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) at the Ministry of Finance and Economy recorded thirteen (13) offences under the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 and its Regulations in the Second Quarter of 2025 (Q2 2025). This...
16 Aug 2025 – Joint operation DEPS and SDT recorded four (4) offences under the Price Control Act and the Weights and Measures Act
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...
2 Aug 2025 – Memperkasa Pengguna Muda: Penglibatan Guru Perdagangan Dalam Mempromosikan Budaya Pengguna Bijak
A meaningful step toward nurturing smart and informed young consumers began with a knowledge-sharing session for Subject-Based Committee (SBC) - Commerce educators from schools across all districts, aimed to reinforce the importance of consumer rights education,...
30 Jul 2025 – Joint operation DEPS and SDT in Tutong District results in two Warning Notice and 1 Compound issued
A total of three (3) business premises were found to have violated the Price Control Act, Chapter 142 during a recent joint operation in Tutong District conducted by the Department of Economic Planning and Statistics (DEPS) through the Department of Consumer...