PETALING JAYA: One factor contributing to the shortage of wheat flour locally is that flour producers who export are taking advantage of the higher prices overseas, according to an economist.
Aseambankers chief economist Suhaimi Ilias said other factors were hoarding by wholesalers and panic buying by consumers.
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