The Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS) has uncovered the sales of uncertified electrical goods being sold openly in local shops in Putatan, raising serious concerns about public safety.

A recent joint-enforcement operation, Operasi Pemantauan Bersepadu Kelengkapan Elektrik (OPS KLIK), conducted by ECoS and SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd (Sabah branch), revealed that numerous items, including electric fans, kettles, ovens, light bulbs, extension sockets, and power plugs, lacked the required ECoS-SIRIM or ST-SIRIM safety labels and energy efficiency ratings.

ECoS Chief Operating Officer Ridwan Saham warned that businesses caught selling uncertified products may face strict penalties.

“Under the Electricity Supply Regulations (PPBE) 2024, uncertified electrical goods can be seized, disposed of, or removed. Sellers must comply with Regulation 107 and Regulation 111(3), or risk further enforcement action,” he said in a statement in Kota Kinabalu, Wednesday.

No goods were seized during the January 20 joint inspection.

The commission’s safety and monitoring director Muhammad Azuan Zainuddin acknowledged that consumers are drawn to unlabelled products due to its cheaper price but warned they can cause safety risks such as property damage and endanger lives.

“The safety labels are important to prove that the electrical goods have been inspected and tested for safe use compared to uncertified goods,” he said.

He noted OPS KLIK is part of ECoS’ continued efforts to enforce compliance with the Electricity Supply Enactment (EBE) 2024 and educate sellers on the risks of selling uncertified products.

Ridwan reiterated that enforcement operations would continue to ensure public safety. –  January 22, 2025.