JOHOR BARU: Efforts by authorities to observe the worth of goods throughout Ramadan will likely be beefed up to make sure merchants and companies adjust to the legislation.
Johor Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Lee Ting Han mentioned a complete of 200 enforcement personnel are concerned within the Ops Pantau 2022 operations.
“This is in relation to the issue where Singapore-registered vehicles were seen filling up with RON95 petrol here,” he mentioned.
The foreign-registered autos have been seen filling up on RON95 petrol, which is prohibited as homeowners of all such autos, together with bikes, can solely buy RON97.
Lee mentioned enforcement efforts would additionally focus on locations of curiosity corresponding to Ramadan and Hari Raya bazaars, markets, procuring centres and varied retailers.
“There have been complaints about price increases of raw ingredients of late following the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore border from April 1, which we are aware of,” he mentioned after conducting a spot examine with Johor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry director Mohd Hairul Anuar Bohro right here on Tuesday (April 5).
They have been on the Ramadan bazaar at Plaza Angsana to examine if merchants have been complying with the legislation corresponding to displaying prices, scrutinising weighing machines and whether or not there was any profiteering going on.
He added that from April 1 to five, checks had been performed on 1,050 retailers, suppliers and producers all through Johor.
“So far, the supply of essential items is sufficient. Firm action will be taken against those going against the law.
“The Ministry can also carry out enforcement and monitor the movement and sale of controlled items and subsidised items under the Control of Supplies Act 1961,” he mentioned.
Consumers in Johor can lodge a criticism with the ministry by way of the hotline 03-8000 8000, name centre at 1-800 886 800 or by way of WhatsApp to the ministry at 019-279 4317.
The public also can head to any of the eight ministry workplaces in Johor.
