The 2.7kg wild patin fish that cost RM902 (about US$222) and got everyone talking has officially been cleared.

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RM902 (about US$222) Wild Patin Fish Bill at Genting Restaurant Not Profiteering, Authorities Say

The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has concluded its investigation into a restaurant that charged RM902 for a 2.7kg wild patin fish, ruling that there was no profiteering involved.

The case attracted widespread attention after a 68- year-old Singaporean stockbroker complained that the fish served during a group dinner at a restaurant in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, was excessively expensive.

Following the complaint, authorities launched an investigation under Ops Kesan 5.0 and reviewed the restaurant's financial records, operating data and transaction history.

According to officials, profiteering is not determined solely by a high selling price. Instead, investigators examine a business's profit margins and compare them with historical performance.

The investigation found that the restaurant's average profit margin from January to March 2026 was 44.08%, well below the allowable profit margin of 56.74% calculated based on previous years' business data.

As a result, the case has been closed with no further action taken against the restaurant.

The restaurant previously explained that the wild patin fish was sourced from the Pahang River and is considered rare due to limited supply. To avoid future misunderstandings, it has since improved its ordering process by clearly informing customers of the fish species, weight, price per 100g and total cost before confirming orders.

 

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What business not earn profit???

 

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RM902 (about US$222) Wild Patin Fish Bill at Genting Restaurant Not Profiteering, Authorities Say

The Pahang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has concluded its investigation into a restaurant that charged RM902 for a 2.7kg wild patin fish, ruling that there was no profiteering involved.

The case attracted widespread attention after a 68- year-old Singaporean stockbroker complained that the fish served during a group dinner at a restaurant in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, was excessively expensive.

Following the complaint, authorities launched an investigation under Ops Kesan 5.0 and reviewed the restaurant's financial records, operating data and transaction history.

According to officials, profiteering is not determined solely by a high selling price. Instead, investigators examine a business's profit margins and compare them with historical performance.

The investigation found that the restaurant's average profit margin from January to March 2026 was 44.08%, well below the allowable profit margin of 56.74% calculated based on previous years' business data.

As a result, the case has been closed with no further action taken against the restaurant.

The restaurant previously explained that the wild patin fish was sourced from the Pahang River and is considered rare due to limited supply. To avoid future misunderstandings, it has since improved its ordering process by clearly informing customers of the fish species, weight, price per 100g and total cost before confirming orders.

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