Higher cement prices needed to help producers stay afloat


Industry assistance: C&CA says cement companies are willing to offer a special pricing scheme to assist the government’s affordable housing efforts if there is an increase in cement price.

PETALING JAYA: The Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia (C&CA) has defended the recent proposal by cement manufacturers in Malaysia to raise cement prices, pointing out that the move is necessary to keep the companies afloat operationally.

The association gave its word that the cement companies in Malaysia were willing to offer a special pricing scheme to assist the government’s affordable housing efforts if there was an increase.

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