Evaporated milk 30 sen more expensive from January
Consumers might have to fork more money out as the price of evaporated milk increases by 30 sen from Jan 1, The Star reported.
According to the president of Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants’ Association, Lean Hing Chuan, the price increase will be for the 400gm and 500gm cans.
He said the federation received a notice from the suppliers on the price adjustment.
“Right now, the price of evaporated milk ranges from RM2.40 to RM3.20,” he said, adding that the price adjustment was due to increasing costs.
In April, the price of evaporated milk and sweetened creamer increased by 5 sen. Another increase of 10 sen was announced in October.
Lean did not deny speculation that the price of sweetened creamer would increase by 20 sen next month but said he had yet to receive any notice from the manufacturers.
Malaysia-Singapore Coffeeshop Proprietors’ General Association president Ngo Soo Boon said he believed the price of drinks were likely to be adjusted next year due to the price increase.
“This is not only because of the price increase for evaporated milk. Other costs like wages and rentals have also gone up,” said Ngo yesterday.
“It is a chain reaction following an increase of prices for other items.”
Asked on the margin of increase, Ngo said it would be difficult to predict as the association has affiliated bodies in all states.
However, he said there would not be another round of price increase for milk after Chinese New Year.
“A member in Sarawak said the increase could be up to 50 sen per glass of drink but we have yet to discuss this,” he said.
Federation of Hawkers and Petty Traders Association vice-president Chin Yoke Weng said most traders would be cautious about price increases as it could drive customers away.
nota:
tunggu dan nanti
tahun depan harga
barang keperluan akan
terus naik lagi !
apakah ini bukan tanda
ekonomi tak setabil?
kalau barang naik harga
ertinya gaji orang yang
bekerja turun - ini hakikat
inilah yang terus berlaku
kah kah kah
nota:
bagi najib
selaras sama dengan naik
dikaji semula sama dengan batal atau turun
