Unless You Prefer Hot Drinks, Your 'Yum Cha' Sessions Are Likely To Cost You More In 2014
The ripple effect of price hikes snowballs into ice.
By Mei Mei Chu — 30 Dec 2013, 01:10 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
The Price Of Edible Ice Will Be Increased Effective 1 January 2014
Malaysian consumers already burdened with rising costs and reduced subsidies now have to brace for a chilly New Year as the prices of cold beverages and desserts are expected to spike because of an increase in the price of ice.
themalaysianinsider.com
Edible Tube Ice Will Increase By 50 Sen A Bag, Ice Blocks Will Increase By RM2.50 Per Block
THE price of edible tube ice will be increased by 50 sen per bag and RM2.50 per block of ice from Jan 1.
nst.com.my
Edible Tube Ice Will Increase By 50 Sen A Bag, Ice Blocks Will Increase By RM2.50 Per Block
Image via themalaysianinsider.comIce Is Currently Priced At RM3 A Bag, And RM10 For Every Block Weighing 50kg
A bag of tube ice currently costs RM3, while a block of ice weighing 50kg costs RM10.
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A Joint Statement By 26 Ice Manufacturers Say The Increase Is Unavoidable Due To Rise In Production And Distribution Cost
In an advertisement placed in English newspapers by 26 ice manufacturers in the Klang Valley, they said the increase was unavoidable because of a rise in production and distribution cost.
malaysiandigest.com
"The latest revision of electricity tariff (to be increased by 17 per cent) starting next year, and the increase of diesel price by 11.1 per cent since Sept 2 has aggravated matters. The implementation of minimum wage on Jan 1 this year has increased the cost of salaries by 18 per cent.
nst.com.my
This, said the manufacturers, were because of the increase in electricity tariff and fuel price, and the implementation of minimum wage this year. "The cost of plastic bags, tires, and spare parts have also increased over the years.
"We have no choice, but to adjust prices to ensure our efforts to provide hygienic ice are not affected."
nst.com.my
A Joint Statement By 26 Ice Manufacturers Say The Increase Is Unavoidable Due To Rise In Production And Distribution Cost
Image via thestar.com.myAs A Result, Malaysians Are Worried That The Price Of Food And Drinks Will Also Be More Expensive
If eateries want to raise the price of drinks, then they may have now found the best excuse.
thestar.com.myMany were concerned that the price of food and drinks would increase following the hike in edible tube ice prices. Some questioned the justification of such a hike.
themalaysianinsider.com
Malaysians Are Worried That The Price Of Food And Drinks Will Also Hike Up Following The Latest Price Hike
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