Malaysians continue to waste rice despite price rise, say eatery owners

Sheer waste: Customer didn’t finish their rice after a meal at one of the restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Imported rice is getting more expensive and parts of the world are facing grain shortages – but wasting food seems to be an entrenched habit for many Malaysians.

“Malaysians are so ‘generous’ in wasting food,” said Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners Association vice-president C. Krishnan.