Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, said the move was taken in conjunction with the 15th anniversary of SSM, which was incorporated on April 16, 2002.
"We hope the traders will take this advantage over the one month to settle their compounds. If not, they will be imposed a higher penalty if taken to court," he said to the media at SSM''s 15th anniversary celebration here, today.
He said among the
Hamzah said to-date, the outstanding compounds were estimated at over RM10 million since 2012.
The number of companies incorporated with the SSM stands at 1,213,714 while the number of
Meanwhile, SSM Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Zahrah
She said it aimed to search for successful entrepreneurs to become ambassadors to motivate and inspire the public.
"Those interested to participate in the competition must share their experiences on www.myinspirasiku.com," said
The five winners selected will be taken on a roadshow to all SSM carnivals to share their experience and success.
The first prize winner will take home RM10
-- BERNAMA