Malaysians Threatening to Boycott Bazaar Ramadans, an Almost RM2 Billion Industry

A surge in prices at Ramadan Bazaar stalls has ignited widespread outrage among netizens, prompting calls for a boycott of the stalls. Netizens express disbelief over reports of exorbitant prices, with some citing examples like a simple poached egg costing as much as RM4.50. 

The industry, valued at almost RM2 billion based on last year’s sales, faces mounting criticism as consumers voice concerns over affordability. As the boycott movement gains momentum online, stall owners are under increasing pressure to address the pricing issue and restore public trust in the beloved Ramadan tradition.

Apparently, the same was said during last year’s Ramadan season where cost of goods were rising, hence sellers had to increase their prices. However, social media users state that it is more worthwhile to order from a fast food chain than purchase a meal from these stalls. 

Social media users calling to boycott Bazaar Ramadans

Recently, a viral article has sparked a negative sentiment among social media users. Sellers claim that the cost of goods are increasing regularly, hence they would have to increase their prices. But, users respond by saying that they too are apologizing for boycotting these stalls. 

Others state they are continuing to purchase from the original sellers that were there for decades. Commenters claim that these newer generation sellers tend to increase their profits to a significant amount. This is leading to a lot of people wanting to patronize these places less. 

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