The lowdown on high prices


KUALA LUMPUR: Enough with the ridiculous price hikes of food. Even the Indian mackerel (ikan kembung), once known as the “poor man’s fish” and sold at around RM8 per kg a few years back, has soared to RM18 per kg.

Authorities will be going after unscrupulous industry players from the food sector that are taking advantage of a flawed procurement system that has resulted in the price hike of food items.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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