The state minister, speaking at a press briefing on Consumer Rights Day, highlighted the competitive pricing and special incentives offered by super shops compared to traditional kitchen markets.
He emphasized that protecting consumers' interests is a top priority, noting that super shops provide fixed prices for Ramadan products, eliminating the need for bargaining often required at kitchen markets.
Expressing a desire for kitchen markets to offer even lower prices than super shops, the minister pointed out that kitchen market traders do not have the overhead costs associated with maintaining air-conditioned spaces.
Advocating for price standardization, the state minister emphasized the importance of regulating wholesalers and implementing transparent pricing practices.
He announced plans to launch a software for monitoring the supply chain, enabling better oversight of product distribution and pricing.
Addressing concerns about price disparities between farmers' earnings and urban market rates, particularly regarding eggplant prices, the state minister highlighted ongoing efforts to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen marketing regulations and safeguard consumers' interests.
