PUTRAJAYA: The sugar retail market has taken a step towards liberalisation after the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) allowed the sale of non-price controlled sugar.
In a statement yesterday, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said this type of sugar aimed at the premium market, sold as Refined White Sugar Jernih , is not subjected to price controls unlike conventional granulated sugar.
“Prices for this sugar will be determined by the market, and this application is part of the marketing plan by the companies to continue to remain competitive and sustainable. He also warned retailers to ensure the adequacy of the price-controlled sugar and added that the arrival of premium sugar on the market was not a substitute for the price-controlled items.
In a statement on May 16, MSM said the local sugar industry had not been receiving subsidies from the government since 2013 and had been operating in a regulated environment under Section 5 of the Supply Control Act 1961 and Schedule 1 under the Control of Supplies Regulations 1974. “As essential food producers, local sugar refiners ensure food security, while imports are not a sustainable option and are restricted to export quotas from countries, particularly India, that may switch off to protect domestic needs,” said MSM.Azlina Amran, 47, founder and operator of Mukarami Coffee Sdn Bhd, said there was no significant difference in nutrition, chemical composition, or taste profile between premium-refined white sugar and regular refined sugar.
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