Prices of everyday foods have almost doubled in 13 years, says Stats Dept

Prices of everyday foods have almost doubled in 13 years, says Stats Dept

KUALA LUMPUR: Prices of roti canai, nasi lemak and satay – some of Malaysia's fave foods – have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Statistics Department. Read full story

DOSM: Prices of everyday favourite foods almost double over 13 years

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 — Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians’ staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Its Analysis of Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2024 report indicated that the price of roti canai rose by 71.1 per cent, from an average of 90 sen per piece in 2011 to RM1.54 in 2024, while nasi lema…