JB Car Wash Accused Of Serving Only Singaporean Customers, Exco Vows Action

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A recent social media post caused a stir after a netizen alleged that a car wash in Johor Bahru only served Singapore-registered vehicles

The claim was made by a Threads user who said he visited a car wash in Taman Abad, Johor Bahru, only to be turned away with the words: "Sorry boss, Singaporean car only."

Even after talking to the owner for clarification, the explanation raised eyebrows. The boss reportedly said, "Hi boss, sorry ah, actually many cars from Singapore are entering Malaysia today, so they already booked the whole day."

According to the local, when he pressed further, "Your worker said you only take Singaporean cars?" The owner responded, "Our customers are mostly from Singapore. Sorry ah, boss."

The post quickly went viral, with many Johor locals voicing frustration over businesses allegedly favouring Singaporean customers due to the favourable exchange rate

Some complained that these businesses often charge higher prices, sidelining local patrons.

In response, Johor Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman, Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, said the state government is taking the issue seriously

He said local councils will investigate the matter and take firm action if such discriminatory practices are confirmed.

"If someone is doing business in Johor but doesn't prioritise the people of Johor, and is only thinking about making huge profits, the local councils will take action to revoke the licence if this continues," he told reporters on Saturday, 26 July.

Mohd Jafni also issued a direct warning to the car wash operator in question: "I will instruct the council to cancel his licence."

"Yes, we understand they want to maximise profits, but they also have to understand their corporate social responsibility (CSR).

"It's just like with the Johor Affordable Housing Scheme, we want developers to profit, but at the same time they must fulfil their CSR obligations by building affordable homes so that Johoreans do not feel left behind by rising costs of goods and property," he said, as quoted by the New Straits Times.