Sugar supply disruption due to spike in prices in international market, says Armizan

PITAS: Acting Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the disruption of the sugar supply in Sabah and several areas in the country is partly due to the spike in raw sugar prices in the international market.

To address this issue, he said the government has granted approved permits (AP) to 43 companies to import 557,080 tonnes of sugar to ensure there is a stable supply for the people. Still, until last Thursday (Nov 9), only 22,547 tonnes or 4.05% could be imported.