Despite the weakened Malaysian ringgit against the Singapore dollar, Ramadan bazaar vendors in Johor Bahru (JB) will probably not raise food prices to profit from Singaporeans. Md Salleh Sadijo, chairman of the Johor Consumers Movement Association told The Star in a report on Wednesday (March 27) that traders are unlikely to take advantage of Singapore's stronger purchasing power with price.
JOHOR BARU: Despite the rising cost of living, some traders at Ramadan bazaars here have opted not to increase food prices for fear of losing customers.
JOHOR BARU: Business is booming in Johor with Singaporeans crossing the Causeway for their festive shopping, but this has caused prices to spike, leaving locals in the lurch.