Johor vendor slammed for ‘ruining market' with RM3.90 burgers instead of RM5, netizens clash
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.
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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.'
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