SHAH ALAM – The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is prepared to consider a proposal to boost the sugar supply in certain states during festive seasons.
Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said this was because some states faced shortages during festive seasons when more city residents return to their hometowns.
“We will look at the projection once (ministry) officers get the statistics on the current supply as we are agreeable to the suggestion,” he told a media conference after carrying out a visit to monitor supply at Central Sugars Refinery Sdn Bhd (CSR) here today.
For this purpose, he hoped CSR and fellow sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings would assist in implementing the proposal.
“For example, there may be a need to raise up to 10,000 tonnes in Johor or up to 13,000 tonnes in Kelantan.
“So when the people return for Hari Raya Haji, we will accommodate the higher demand for sugar by allowing wholesalers to stock more supplies to overcome the shortage,” he said.
In this regard, Salahuddin wants the public to continue cooperating by reporting sugar shortages at local sundry shops to the authorities.
“Send us the picture and location of the shop which has run out of sugar and we will take swift action by getting an explanation from the wholesaler and shopkeeper,” he said. – Bernama, June 7, 2023
