There is a serious shortage of broken rice, and the price of rice noodles in Malaysia starts at 20%

Published 2023년 9월 4일

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Due to high international rice prices, the Malaysian Rice Noodles Manufacturers Association has announced a 20% price increase or a 1 ringgit per kilogram rise in rice noodle prices nationwide. The association held an emergency meeting where they addressed the serious shortage of broken rice, the main raw material for rice noodles. This shortage is reportedly the first time it has occurred in Malaysia since gaining independence.

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International rice prices remain high, which has affected the raw materials and costs of making rice noodles. The Malaysian Rice Noodles Manufacturers Association announced that the price of rice noodles nationwide will increase by 20% or 1 ringgit (approximately SGD 0.29) per kilogram starting from Tuesday (September 5). After the Malaysian Rice Noodles Manufacturers Association held an emergency meeting in Penang on Monday (4th), President Hong Zhidian said at a press conference that rice noodle manufacturers are currently ...

Source: Zaobao