PUTRAJAYA: The use of mechanical spring scales will be abolished within a year and replaced with electronic ones, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.
He added that the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry would hold engagement sessions with industry players and enforcement agencies regarding the government's decision.
"Currently, only 25 per cent of electronic weighing scales are used nationwide, and the ministry also plans to hold a series of discussions with various parties to resolve weights and measures-related issues," he said after officiating the World Metrology Day celebration, organised by De Metrology Sdn Bhd at a shopping mall here, today.
At the event, De Metrology received recognition from the Malaysia Book of Records for Most Measuring Instruments Used In A Single Day for registering 3,197 verifications of weighing and measuring on May 16.
Salahuddin said prior to fully implementing the use of electronic scales, the government will also pay attention to issues related to supply and the price of the device to give traders ample time to fall in line.
According to him, the ministry would also appoint several companies to supply the electronic weighing scales. --Bernama