KULAI, Jan. 19 -- The Johor government will set the rental rate for Ramadan bazaar sites at RM500 and below per lot, in an effort to ease the burden of middle and low-income traders.

Johor housing and local government committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Shukor said this was based on reports showing that Ramadan bazaar sites in Johor were being rented for up to RM1,500 per lot for a month.

He said the issue needs to be given attention to avoid traders from being excessively burdened with high rental costs.

"We will start with having the local authorities' department heads examine the process and fee structure that are currently imposed on Ramadan bazaar traders.

"There will also be discussions with Ramadan bazaar operators and non-gove...