Price-gougers beware: Minister warns of stern action against profiteering at Ramadan bazaars


KUALA LUMPUR: Stern action will be taken against those who set unreasonable prices at Ramadan bazaars under the Rahmah Bazaar programme, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister said officers will conduct frequent inspections of vendors to ensure offered prices were reasonable with the average cost of materials.

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