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The Sun
26-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor vendor slammed for ‘ruining market' with RM3.90 burgers instead of RM5, netizens clash
IN a move that left fellow vendors fuming, a burger stall in Kulai, Johor, has been slammed for offering crispy chicken burgers at an eye-catching price of RM3.90, well below the local market rate of RM5. While the affordable price was welcomed by many customers, who saw it as a relief during tough financial times, some vendors were not pleased. The low pricing quickly sparked a heated debate about market competition and sustainability within the local food scene. ALSO READ: No Good Burger: Customer shares disappointing burger with 'no patty, just breading' The controversy erupted after the Kulai-based burger stall went viral on social media. One particularly disgruntled seller decided to confront the RM3.90 vendor directly, sending an angry message that read: 'Oi bro, don't ruin the market! You think you're the only one doing business and slashing prices like this? The market rate for burgers is RM5, be reasonable. Don't come to Kulai and mess things up.' The upset vendor felt that such drastic price cuts could upset the balance and affect the livelihoods of other sellers in the area. In response, the budget burger seller maintained a calm and composed stance, explaining his business approach and the rationale behind his pricing. He said: 'I'm not ruining the market. I just have a good supply chain, which lets me get cheaper ingredients.' He further elaborated: 'If you can get your supplies at a lower cost, why wouldn't you pass on the savings to your customers?' Despite the explanation, tensions remained high. The rival vendor was not convinced and reiterated his concern, warning that the low price could hurt other burger sellers. Netizens flooded the comment sections, with some expressing support for the affordable pricing, while others sided with the upset vendors, warning of the potential harm to the local market. 'Bro, you put up a huge banner saying, ''Promo, promo... crispy chicken burger RM3.90 only (normal price: RM5.00)'. Automatically people won't go to his shop,' one user called zackxgaming99 commented jokingly. 'True, the market price should be maintained. How about you change your strategy? Keep the price at RM5 per burger, but offer a promo like 'buy 2, get a discount,' so two burgers for RM8,' mynameisarap suggested. Omar_haziq_ questioned: 'Since when is there a 'market price'? Eco sells a 1250ml mineral spritzer for RM5, Aeon sells it for RM3.15, and Speedmart sells it for RM2.40. I buy from Speedmart because it's cheaper. Why should I care about the expensive ones? 'What's all this talk about a 'market price'? If you're in business, you set your own prices—why follow what others are doing?' To this, aliefndy replied, 'Bro, you can't compare with companies that make millions a year. Small vendors like us have to keep an eye on the market price too, so it doesn't devalue our products.'
The Sun
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Terengganu company job ad offering only RM2k for Head of IT leaves M'sians stunned
A company based in Terengganu has gone viral after posting a job advertisement offering a meagre salary for a high-responsibility role. The ad, shared by user @rushashraf on X (formerly Twitter), listed a vacancy for a Head of IT and System Development — with a monthly salary of just RM2,000. Despite the low pay, the job description included a hefty list of responsibilities, including: 1. Developing and managing internal systems (web-based and operational tools) 2. Leading the planning and execution of system projects 3. Proposing effective IT solutions for business operations 4. Troubleshooting technical and system-related issues 5. Designing long-term IT and digital transformation strategies According to the listing, the ideal candidate should also possess the following criteria: 1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering and/or equivalent professional experience. 2. Minimum 3 to 4 years experience 3. Proficient in HTML, CSS, Javascript. 4. Strong understanding of database MySQL and Laravel Eloquent. 5. Knowledge of web hosting 6. Experience in working with clients to understand and translate business requirements into technical soltuions. 7. Expert in Laravel and PHP programming language The listing quickly went viral, sparking disbelief and ridicule from Malaysian netizens, many of whom questioned the logic behind offering such a low salary for a role that typically commands industry-level expertise and leadership experience. Some suggested there might have been a typo. 'Maybe they forgot a '0',' joked @thurais75. Others took a more sarcastic approach: 'Salary RM2,000 but they want a degree and 3–4 years of experience. Might as well work at Speedmart,' commented @AkramNyuu. 'Even if you put a '1' in front and make it RM12k, it's still not enough for 'designing the overall system architecture',' noted @zatybaha. User @Enigmac_ said, 'Looking for a Head of IT, but the salary's only enough to buy LAN cables for a month. Hoping for a scalable system? Then make the salary scalable too. This isn't a Head of IT you're looking for—it's a coding slave with strong prayers. Do you want progress, or are you just playing?'
