No price hikes at JB Ramadan bazaars: Traders say they'll maintain prices despite Singaporeans' stronger purchasing power

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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.

, Ramadan bazaar vendors in Johor Bahru will probably not raise food prices to profit from Singaporeans.

In an earlier report by the Malaysian newspaper on March 14, traders said they are expecting larger crowds from Singapore during the fasting month, but have no intention of dishing out the same offerings with higher price tags to their neighbours from across the Causeway. "It is very important for traders to remember that they also have Malaysian customers who are affected by the rising cost of living and the weakening of our ringgit."

 

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