THIS year’s Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars recorded a 5.9% increase in sales to RM2.5 billion, from RM2.4 billion last year, Statistics Department figures revealed.

In a statement today, the department said in terms of performance by state and territory, Selangor, Johor, and Kuala Lumpur contributed 50% of the total sales value this year. 

According to the report, Selangor had the highest sales value for the Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars, followed by Johor at RM411 million and Kuala Lumpur at RM284.2 million.

At the district level, Johor Baru recorded the highest sales value with RM207.6 million, followed by Petaling with RM204.5 million and Klang with RM87.4 million, the department said.

On Ramadan bazaars, the department said Selangor registered the highest sales value of RM451.4 million, followed by Johor at RM313.5 million and Kuala Lumpur at RM264.3 million.

Petaling recorded the highest sales value at the district level, at RM186 million, ahead of Johor Baru at RM148.3 million and Hulu Langat at RM64.3 million.

As for the Aidilfitri bazaars, the department said Selangor came in first with RM112.7 million in sales, followed by Johor with RM97.5 million and Malacca with RM47.4 million.

Johor Baru had the highest sales value at the district level with RM59.3 million, followed by Klang with RM53.6 million and Melaka Tengah with RM43.5 million.

Meanwhile, the department said the number of workers increased by 30.3% to 203,667, up from 156,364 people last year.

Selangor recorded the highest number of workers at 6,105, followed by Johor at 5,258 and Kedah at 2,850.

The department said the findings were based on a survey conducted from March 23 to April 22, covering all bazaars registered with local authorities. – Bernama, June 16, 2023.