JOHOR BAHRU – At least 12 local councils in Johor have conducted inspections on KK Mart outlets under their respective jurisdictions.
The operations were jointly conducted with other agencies, including the police, the Johor Islamic Religious Department, and the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry.But some of the stores were issued compounds for other violations, including operating without a licence, causing obstruction, not adhering to advertising regulations and selling alcohol without a licence.
On March 20, the Regent of Johor urged the authorities to take firm action regarding the sale of the controversial socks to prevent a similar issue from repeating.
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