With Deepavali approaching, shoppers can look forward to price controls on 11 essential items under the Deepavali 2026 Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP), which will run from November 4 to 10.
The seven-day scheme aims to help consumers manage their festive shopping expenses by setting maximum prices for selected essential goods. This year, the list has expanded from nine items to 11, with coconut milk and potatoes from China added to the list.
Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the additional items would provide more comprehensive coverage of essential goods commonly needed during the festive season.
When does the Deepavali price control scheme begin?
The SHMMP Deepavali 2026 will be in effect for seven days, covering four days before Deepavali, the day of the celebration itself and two days after the festival.
According to Armizan, most controlled items have maintained stable prices compared with last year's scheme.
In Peninsular Malaysia, five items recorded lower maximum prices: whole coconuts, grated coconut, large red onions, small Indian red onions and Australian dhal.
However, imported bone-in mutton was the only item to record an increase in maximum prices at both wholesale and retail levels across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
How are the maximum prices determined?
Armizan said the government considers several factors when determining the list of controlled items, their maximum prices and the duration of the scheme.
These include supply and demand, current costs, weather conditions, labour costs, as well as feedback from government agencies and industry players.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is also working with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to ensure sufficient supplies of controlled items throughout the scheme.
To ensure compliance, KPDN enforcement officers will be stationed at strategic locations, including public markets, farmers' markets and shopping centres.
Traders are also required to display pink price tags for controlled items so consumers can identify them easily. Those who fail to comply with the regulations may face action under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Full list of 11 controlled items for Deepavali 2026
The following items are covered under the SHMMP Deepavali 2026:
1. Large red onions
2. Small Indian red onions
3. Small Indian red onions (Ros)
4. Red chillies
5. Imported bone-in mutton
6. Australian dhal
7. Whole coconuts
8. Grated coconut
9. Coconut milk (newly added)
10. Tomatoes
11. Potatoes from China (newly added)
If you are planning your Deepavali grocery shopping, keep an eye out for the pink price tags displayed on controlled items at participating retail outlets.
The scheme sets maximum prices for the listed goods during the specified period. Consumers can use these price controls as a guide when comparing prices and planning their festive purchases.
With the scheme running from November 4 to 10, shoppers should also remember that the controlled prices apply during this period, while the availability of individual items may vary by location.
Source : Awani
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