Rice flour shortage comes to a boil

Supply and demand: With the shortage of local rice, manufacturers are forced to use imported rice which in turn could lead to an increase in price. — LOW LAY PHON/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: The local rice shortage has forced mee hoon and kuey teow producers to rely heavily on imported rice, leading to increased production costs, say industry players.

Bee Hoon Manufacturers Association of Malaysia president Datuk Ang Cho Teing said since local rice supplies have dwindled, mee hoon producers have been using 80% imported rice for production, driving up costs significantly.