The findings are based on a special study conducted for the first time by the department from April 3-29. The study looked at all bazaars registered with the local authorities.

Chief Statistician Uzir Mahidin said in a statement that Selangor dominated both bazaars with record sales of RM600 million and 31,563 workers.

It was followed by Kuala Lumpur with RM400 million in sales (10,993 workers), and Johor, which recorded RM300 million in sales (22,423 workers).

At the district level, Petaling recorded the highest sales value of RM230.2 million, followed by Johor Bahru (RM126.3 million) and Hulu Langat (RM117.9 million).

Commenting on the performance of the Ramadan bazaars, Uzir said Selangor registered the highest sales value of RM527.4 million, followed by Kuala Lumpur at RM359.2 million and Johor at RM257.4 million.

At the district level, Petaling saw the highest sales value of RM213.8 million, followed by Johor Bahru at RM113.6 million and Hulu Langat at RM110.6 million.

Selangor also recorded the highest number of Ramadan bazaar workers at 27,078 people, followed by Johor at 20,326 and Perak at 11,126.

On the performance of Aidilfitri bazaars, Uzir said Selangor recorded the highest sales value and the most number of bazaar employees at RM115.8 million and 4,485 people respectively.

Meanwhile, at the district level, Melaka Tengah registered the highest sales value of RM61.8 million, followed by Klang at RM59.4 million and Seberang Perai Utara at RM23.5 million.