KFC And McDonald's Are Being Investigated For Sudden Price Hikes After SST

KPDNHEP deputy director of enforcement Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman confirmed with Astro Awani that an investigation had been launched yesterday, 27 December.

"Yes, we are also looking at the price of food at McDonald's. Currently, the issue is with KFC but we will also collect information regarding the price of food at McDonald's," Iskandar said.

The user, who goes by "Khalid Johar" on Facebook, claimed the prices were "outrageous".

Khalid shared the before and after prices of three KFC sets:

- Snack Plate (normal hours) increased from RM12.30 to RM15.30,
- Dinner Plate (normal hours) increased from RM15.60 to RM19.60, and
- Super Jimat Box D increased from RM12.50 to RM15.50.

Managing director Mohamed Azahari Mohamed Kamil said that the there were no drastic price increases on KFC's menu.

"We wish to clarify that starting from December 2018, our listed prices are inclusive of 6% Sales and Services Tax (SST). There are some marginal adjustments to the price of our products to ensure we are able to continue providing our customers with the same quality, finger-licking good chicken without compromise," Mohamed Azahari told Malaysiakini yesterday, 27 December.

In a follow-up statement on the same day, he further clarified that SST was not to blame for the price increase.

"The marginal price adjustment has no relation to the SST, as previously the rate of 6% goods and services tax (GST) was similarly charged to our customers," Mohamed Azahari said, reported Malay Mail.