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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Johor tackles cooking oil shortages with supermarket collaboration
ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Johor government has taken proactive steps to address recurring shortages of subsidised packet cooking oil by collaborating with major supermarket chains in the state. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi revealed that past supply disruptions occurred due to delayed stock replenishment by retailers. Speaking at the KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Roadshow Programme launch at Puteri Harbour Convention Centre, Onn Hafiz said investigations showed some hypermarkets faced shortages for nearly a week each month. 'They only place new orders after existing stock runs out, leading to consumer dissatisfaction,' he explained. To resolve this, the state government engaged directly with supermarket managements to encourage earlier ordering. 'The supermarkets have agreed to this proactive measure to maintain consistent supply,' he said. Onn Hafiz emphasised the importance of teamwork, stating, 'Our focus is on collective efforts for the people's well-being and Bangsa Johor's prosperity.' The state remains committed to working with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to stabilise cooking oil supply. Also present were Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh, and state committee chairman Lee Ting Han.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Johor Takes Steps To Prevent Cooking Oil Shortages
ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Johor government has worked with major supermarket chains in the state to prevent further disruptions in the supply of subsidised packet cooking oil. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said supply shortages had occurred in the past because these supermarkets had waited until the last minute to replenish their stocks. 'Our review shows that some hypermarkets experience shortages of subsidised cooking oil for nearly a week every month because they only place new orders after existing stock runs out. 'This is what the companies involved told us, and this situation has caused dissatisfaction among consumers,' he said. He was speaking when launching the KPDN 2025 Southern Zone Roadshow Programme at the Puteri Harbour Convention Centre here today. Onn Hafiz said the state government had held direct discussions with the management of several major supermarkets in Johor to encourage earlier ordering to ensure supply continuity. He said the supermarkets concerned had agreed to take this proactive measure to ensure a consistent supply of packet cooking oil. 'I want to stress that there is no intention to place blame on any party. Our main focus is to work closely together as one team for the well-being of the people and the prosperity of Bangsa Johor. 'The state government also remains committed to working closely with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to ensure all efforts to stabilise the supply of packet cooking oil are effectively implemented in the state,' he said.
