Syndicate Repackaging Subsidised Cooking Oil as Prayer Oil Busted in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has uncovered an operation involving the alleged diversion and repackaging of subsidised cooking oil for resale as prayer oil in Kuala Lumpur. The operation, conducted under Ops Tiris 4.0, followed approximately two months of intelligence gathering and supply profiling. Four premises in Sentul and Chow Kit […]
Counterfeit Japanese Tea: How Consumers and Businesses Can Verify Genuine Japanese Products
Recent reports of counterfeit matcha being marketed overseas under names such as “Uji Matcha” highlight a broader issue affecting many Japanese exports—the misuse of geographical names, intellectual property and country-of-origin claims.
The Growing Trade in Counterfeit Skincare Across Southeast Asia
The boom in online shopping has made skincare more accessible than ever—but it has also made it easier for counterfeit and questionable products to slip into the market. Recent testing highlighted by Channel NewsAsia showed that some products bought online differed significantly from those sold through authorised retailers, reinforcing a concern many consumers already suspect. […]