Public can help us keep profiteers at bay, says ministry

Cost control: Lilis Saslinda checking the prices of chicken at a supermarket in Tampoi, Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: The public must play an active role in ensuring that errant traders do not use the rationalisation of the diesel subsidy as an excuse to hike prices, says the Johor Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.

Its director Lilis Saslinda Pornomo said since the new scheme was implemented on June 10, the Johor branch has only received three complaints through its official portal.