‘Price hike won’t make a dent in purchasing habits’


PETALING JAYA: With sugar being a staple in the Malaysian diet, many are unfazed by the potential increase in its ceiling price.

Jehan Ahmad, 35, said even if there was a price increase, the impact might not be very significant for him as sugar and sweetened items make up a negli- gible part of his household spending.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

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.

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

Next In Nation

Customers opt for familiar tastes at Satok bazaar
Hooked on synthetic drugs at 13
Enough vegetables to cover Ramadan and Raya, say industry insiders
Timely boost for fasting month
Brain damage risk soars among teen users
‘Contact insurer for digital roadside help after breakdown or accident’
DAP’s next move under scrutiny
Gen Z continues tradition
Efforts to stem�synthetic drug abuse among youth stepped up�
Keeping the flames alive

Others Also Read