Consumer urged to buy subsidised sugar to offset rising cost


PETALING JAYA: Consumer associations have expressed mixed reactions to the possibility of restaurants and bakeries buying subsidised sugar to offset the rising cost of commercial-use sugar.

At least two associations are split over the practicality of such a move, with one citing it will be an arduous process to go about just to save cost. The other claims it is a norm for companies to do so.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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!

Next In Nation

Eight houses destroyed in fire in Kuala Perlis
Not impossible for PAS to wipe out opposition in Kedah, says Sanusi
13 arrested over brawl in Jinjang Utara
How much extra do you have to pay for PERKESO'S 24-hour protection?
INTERACTIVE: Late nights ahead for Malaysia’s World Cup fans
‘Higher voter turnout expected’
Supporting enforcement against illegal foreign businesses
Umno adds over 20,000 members to ranks
Malaysia wins big at FIABCI
Rukun Negara key to unity, says Aaron

Others Also Read