Businesses raise concern over 40% hike in cement prices

By RENA LIM
  • Nation

  • Monday, 17 Jun 2019

GEORGE TOWN: The business community in Penang have raised concerns to the Finance Ministry over the 40% price hike in cement.

Real Estate and Housing Deve­lopers’ Association Penang chapter chairman Datuk Toh Chin Leong said the increase would affect property prices.

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