Prices of some greens spiked


KUALA LUMPUR: There is a price increase in 67 of the 100 food and essential household items in the country and vegetables topped the list with an average of 18% hike, says the Statistics Department.

The department, which tracked the prices of the items nationwide between June 2018 and July this year, said two types of chillies and cili padi saw an increase of 88%, 66% and 46% respectively.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

The healing hub of Asean
King:�Introduce laws related to national security
Asean success raised the bar
Ministers vow to fight graft and abuse of power
Hidden limestone formations showcase Ipoh’s lasting tin legacy
Khaled:�Keep Armed Forces postings secret
MACC confirms corporate probe
Analysts: King’s�anti-corruption message�firm and timely
PM: Govt ready to execute royal directives
Not easy feeding kids nowadays

Others Also Read