Viral Pro Singapore Jb Car Wash Video Scrubs Off Local Clients

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The taps are running dry at several car wash outlets near a major shopping mall in Johor Bahru, not due to a water shortage, but because a viral video is scrubbing away their local clientele.
The clip, posted last Friday, alleged that a car wash in the area had refused to serve Malaysian-registered vehicles, claiming all appointments were reserved exclusively for Singaporean customers.
Now, the backlash is being felt across the board.
“It’s unfair to lump all operators together because of a few ‘premium’ car washes that turn away locals, especially on weekends and holidays,” lamented Rana Sheikh Ali, a supervisor at one of the affected outlets.
ADSBefore the video made its rounds, Rana told the New Straits Times that his outlet used to wash between 50 and 70 cars each weekend, most bearing Malaysian plates.
“Now, we’re getting fewer than 10 Malaysian-registered cars a day,” he said.
The Bangladeshi national appealed for public understanding, urging Malaysians not to apply a broad-brush judgment.
“We are just trying to make a living. If this continues, many workers here will lose their jobs,” he added.
Luxurious car wash
Among disgruntled customers is Abdul Rahim Jamian, 43, who once found himself RM62 poorer after what he described as a pressured upsell.
“I’ve stopped going there. Many of us now drive to car washes on the outskirts, where prices are reasonable and without forced add-ons,” he said.
Standard washes typically go for RM12 for cars and RM15 for larger vehicles, but optional “water wax” treatments can add anywhere from RM50 to RM80 to the tab.
On Sunday, state housing and local government committee chairperson Jafni Md Shukor said local councils would be directed to investigate such businesses and take firm action if there is such discrimination.
Johor exco member Jafni Md Shukor“If someone is doing business in Johor but only prioritises foreigners while sidelining locals just for the sake of bigger profits, then we will not tolerate it.
“I will instruct local councils to cancel the licence of any car wash operator that insists on only accepting foreign-registered vehicles, especially from Singapore,” he said. - Mkini

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