Johor Bahru: The Johor government will revoke the licences of local traders found renting out Ramadan or Aidilfitri bazaar lots to foreigners, said state Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor. He stated that this measure is in line with regulations established by local authorities (PBTs) and must be adhered to by event organisers as well.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the government does not grant Ramadan or Aidilfitri bazaar licences to foreigners. If any lot is sublet to them, the licence will be revoked immediately. Organisers are also obligated to comply with the PBT guidelines. The health authorities will conduct monitoring, and any violations will result in action.

Mohd Jafni highlighted that this year, 12,757 trading lots across 228 locations under 16 PBTs in Johor have been allocated to Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaar traders. This number represents an increase from 2024, which recorded 12,619 lots at 222 locations, with an additional 138 lots and six new sites.

He further noted that PBTs would continue working with the Health Ministry to carry out inspections and food sampling to ensure compliance with the Food Act 1983 and its regulations. The state government is also collaborating with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry to ensure traders display price tags for food, beverages, and goods as required under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.