Bread manufacturer asked to justify price increases, says deputy minister


KUANTAN: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has issued a notice asking bread producer Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd (Gardenia KL) to provide an explanation regarding the price increase of 30 types of its bread range from Oct 1.

Deputy Minister Fuziah Salleh said the notice was issued on Wednesday (Sept 27) and the company needed to respond within six days, as an unreasonable price increase could burden consumers.

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