Hope food outlets don't raise prices

BUDGET 2014 saw the complete removal of the sugar subsidy of 34 sen per kg. I understand the rationale behind this and to me it’s long overdue.

Recently, while having teh tarik kurang manis at a food outlet I asked the owner whether he would raise the price of food and drinks in view of the hike in sugar price.

His reply was that as business was still manageable there was no need to do so.

He still makes profit from his teh tarik, though a little less.

Generally the sale of food like nasi kandar, roti canai and the like would help make up the difference.

For this food outlet owner what’s dear to him are his valued customers, including yours truly, who may “abandon ship” should he unnecessarily raise the prices of food and drinks at the slightest opportunity that comes.

I pray that he remains true to his word for others to emulate his thoughtful gesture!

WM RAMLI,

Ulu Klang