Consumers complain about prices but still throw out good food


PETALING JAYA: Despite being irked by the higher prices of food these days, consumers are still throwing out good food.Over 170 complaints on pricey food items have been lodged with the National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) since April.

These grouses include cooked food at eateries, fresh groceries at wet markets and food sold at Ramadan bazaars.

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