More sugar options to hit shelves


PUTRAJAYA: The sugar retail market has taken a step towards liberalisation after the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) allowed the sale of non-price controlled sugar.

In a statement yesterday, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said this type of sugar aimed at the premium market, sold as Refined White Sugar Jernih (also known as pure refined white sugar), is not subjected to price controls unlike conventional granulated sugar.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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