PETALING JAYA: The supply and prices of goods at Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars will be monitored to ensure no profiteering or hoarding, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Armizan Mohd Ali (pic) said that an operation called Ops Pantau will be carried out from today to March 20, in preparation for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. “We are also monitoring Ramadan bazaars and Aidilfitri bazaars to ensure there is no sale of counterfeit goods or online sales that violate the laws. “KPDN enforcement officers nationwide will be deployed to strategic locations and targeted areas such as Ramadan bazaars, Aidilfitri bazaars, public markets, wet markets, morning markets, night markets, farmers’ markets, hypermarkets, supermarkets, mini-markets, grocery stores, and online sales platforms. Last year saw a total of more than 96,500 stalls operating at Ramadan and Aidilfitri bazaars nationwide, with Selangor recording the highest number of stalls at around 15,000.

Source: The Star February 19, 2026 11:09 UTC