Prices of dry goods, clothing expected to go up by 10% this year, says Mydin boss


Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin. - Filepic/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The prices of dry goods and clothing is expected to rise by up to 10% due to higher costs faced by manufacturers and coupled with international trade issues, says Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin.

The Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd (Mydin) managing director expected the price of dry goods — such as biscuits, sardines and popular drink Milo — to increase between eight to 10% this year.

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