WITH the implementation of the land vaccinated travel lane (VTL-Land), the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has warned traders in Johor Baru against raising the prices of daily necessities.

Johor branch director Mohd Hairul Anuar Bohro said the department would conduct periodic monitoring and inspections to ensure that price hikes do not occur during the opening of the Malaysia-Singapore border.

“In the event of a sudden surge in price with the implementation of VTL-Land, we will take immediate and firm action in accordance with the existing Act.

“Consumers are urged to lodge complaints directly to the ministry if there is any price increase,” he told reporters after attending the Johor state-level Malaysian Family Sales Programme at Taman Daya Econsave supermarket today.

Hairul said this when asked about profiteering, following the implementation of VTL-Land and action that would be taken against errant traders.

He said consumers need to spend wisely and to compare prices before making any purchase.

On November 29, the VTL-Land via the Johor Causeway and Second Link was opened simultaneously with the VTL-Air crossing between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. – Bernama, December 4, 2021.