JOHOR BARU: There is adequate supply of basic essential items including food with no panic buying occurring since the movement control order (MCO) was imposed to curb Covid-19 on March 18.
State Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Ministry said it had conducted checks at 941 business premises, covering supermarkets, public markets, grocery shops, wholesalers and manufacturers throughout Johor between March 18 and 22.
“To ensure people’s needs are met, Johor KPDNHEP has taken the initiative to monitor and check the supply chain throughout the state.
“The checks were carried out by some 200 enforcement officers, ” it said in a statement.
From the total 941 premises, 596 were in Johor Baru, Muar (155), Batu Pahat (59), Kluang (33), Segamat and Pontian at 29 each while Mersing and Kota Tinggi had 20 each.
Based on the ministry’s inspection, there were no price hikes reported and all businesses adhered to the rules and regulation imposed.
The ministry however urged the public to channel information or complaints on lack of supply or price increase throughout the MCO to https://eaduan.kpdnhep.gov.my, call 1-800-886-800 or email e-aduan@kpdnhep.gov.my
The public can also use the Ez Adu KPDNHEP app, call 03-8882 6088/6245 or WhatsApp 019-279 4317.
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