Ministry looking out for any 'panic buying' by Singaporeans in Johor


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has been conducting surveillance in Johor since Saturday (Feb 8) to ensure there is no panic buying of essential food or household items by Singaporeans in the state.

The ministry in a statement Monday (Feb 10) said that inspections were carried out around Johor Baru, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang and Kulai to ensure that controlled items, food and other basic items were sufficient for Malaysians.

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