PETALING JAYA: Customers stocking up for the Chinese New Year are pleased with the festive season-controlled price scheme. Accountant Wong Mei Ling, 42, said there was a slight difference in pricing compared with prices last week. Wong added that while the prices were reasonable, festive preparations inevitably resulted in higher spending. Restaurant supervisor Lim Jun Hao, 35, said price stability was more important than large discounts. “At least with the price control, we can plan instead of worrying whether prices will increase again.

Source: The Star February 14, 2026 03:53 UTC