tags - Sinar Daily

Trader prepares ‘ayam gunting’ for sale at the Bazar Ramadan Rahmah in Taman Wawasan, Mersing, Johor which she sells for RM5 to provide wallet-friendly meals during buka puasa in February 2026. - Bernama photo

Experts said food waste should be seen as a food system governance crisis, not merely a waste management issue.

Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

The Kelantan State Health Department has issued a total of 80 compound notices to food traders at Ramadan bazaars in the state, amounting to RM8,700, as of yesterday. - Photo by Bernama

Most Ramadan bazaar traders are forced to raise selling prices due to the increased cost of raw materials.

Consumers in Sarawak are urged to avoid panic buying following the government’s decision to lift the subsidies and price controls for chicken, effective this Wednesday. - BERNAMA

It was reported that the Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) Ministry expected the shortage of local white rice supply in the market to stabilise within a month following various intervention measures and continuous monitoring from the government. - Filepic

The lack of local white rice became more apparent after the increase in the price of imported rice, which in turn has forced some consumers to switch to local white rice. - Photo by Bernama

Traders said some raw materials, like rice and sugar, have become even more expensive. - Small pictures from left: Suzana, Noorazlinda, and Noraniza."

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.