1.   Action would be taken against unscrupulous traders for raising the prices of goods.

2.   Agriculture officials blamed a drought, but critics blamed government mismanagement and supply manipulation by unscrupulous traders.

3.   Critics accuse the government of mismanaging its food production programs and its failure to crack down on unscrupulous traders and millers who they say are manipulating the food supply.

4.   He said this would also help contain any attempts to increase the price of the items by unscrupulous traders without the approval of the ministry.

5.   I am sure there are no unscrupulous gold traders in Kelantan, but just in case I am wrong, it does not hurt to take precautions.

6.   It will also help consumers to be aware of unacceptable levels of profiteering by unscrupulous traders, he said in reply to a question from Datuk Dr T. Marimuthu.

7.   Officials blame the shortage on a drought that began late last year, and on unscrupulous traders and retailers who have hoarded stocks, causing prices to rise dramatically.

8.   On the Thaipusam celebrations, Samy Vellu said while he was pleased with the organisation of the religious celebration, he was disappointed with the attitude of unscrupulous traders.

9.   Unscrupulous traders often are helped by customs officials willing to look the other way for bribes.