A RAMADAN bazaar trader in Kampung Melayu, Johor Baru, has had their licence suspended for violating city council regulations.
The action was taken following complaints on social media.
Johor Baru mayor Datuk Mohd Haffiz Ahmad confirmed the enforcement action against the trader who had been selling raw chicken at the site.
“So far, only one trader has been suspended.
“We will continue to monitor all 52 bazaar locations under our jurisdiction as Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches,” he said during a break of fast event with orphans and tahfiz students at Masjid Sultan Iskandar.
While expressing satisfaction with the general cleanliness of the bazaars, Mohd Haffiz reminded traders to maintain strict food safety standards.
“We want to ensure that food sold at the bazaars is safe and prepared in accordance with health regulations,” he said, adding that this included ensuring food handlers had received typhoid vaccinations.
Meanwhile, Mohd Haffiz praised organisers of the break of fast for their contributions to the city’s welfare landscape.
The event organised by the local Indian Muslim community drew over 5,500 guests, including 2,000 orphans and 1,000 tahfiz students.
“We welcome non-governmental groups to come forward and assist the less fortunate, especially during Ramadan,” Mohd Haffiz said, adding that MBJB also distributed food contributions to 10 mosques each Friday.
