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Primas warns 20-30% of small restaurants could close if Budget 2027 falls short

Restaurant operators say rising costs and foreign worker shortages have pushed profit margins down to as low as 5%, leaving little room to absorb further increases

Local food prices still under control, govt to curb profiteering along agricultural supply chain: Akmal

Last week’s data showed the price of chicken was stable, beef dropped slightly but the mustard green vegetable spiked to around RM7 per kg

Food manufacturers, bus operators warn of higher prices due to Iran war

Malaysian Food Manufacturers Association suggests govt keeps diesel price at RM3 per litre

No excuse for price hikes: Presma vows to keep Mamak food affordable despite RM1,700 minimum wage

Restaurant owners stand firm, say rising costs won’t burden customers as industry adapts to new wage policy

Govt to ensure food prices stable in light of diesel price rationalisation: Rafizi

The government will ensure that food prices remain stable in view of the rationalisation of diesel prices next year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

The Energy Commission has set a new average base tariff of 45.40 sen/kWh for RP4, slightly lower than before, bringing overall electricity costs down by up to 19% compared to the previous regulatory period

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah