Malaysians Are Unhappy That KFC And McDonald’s Have Increased Their Prices

If there’s one topic that’ll get Malaysians talking forever and ever it’s definitely food. Our love for food is undeniable and can unite us even in the darkest hours or even when it comes to defending local cuisine (read: crispy chicken rendang).

And the latest thing that got us talking at rapid speed is… *drum roll* fast food.

A lot of Malaysians (including us) are apparently unhappy after finding out several fast food chains such as KFC and McDonald’s have decided to increase their prices due to the implementation of the six per cent SST tax.

According to some hungry and angry consumers, some KFC sets have increased up to RM4. Based on our observation, a set of KFC’s dinner plate which has three pieces of chicken, two sides and one drink now costs RM19.60 per set.

KFC harga baru ?. Jadi korang nak pergi makan tu bawak duit lebih sikit ye ?? Nak buat sendiri boleh check thread ??• Snack Plate (NH) Sblm ni RM12.30 NOW RM15.30• Dinner Plate (NH) sblm ni RM15.60 NOW RM19.60• Super Jimat Box D sblum ni RM12.50 NOW RM15.50 pic.twitter.com/MwIwaCYEgY
— Food Viral Malaysia ?? (@FoodViralMY) December 26, 2018

News of the price hike has become a trending topic on social media platforms especially Twitter where Malaysians lamented on the ‘sneaky’ price increment.

Selain KFC, MCD juga naikkan harga setelah dicampurkan terus dengan SST. Cuma kenaikkan KFC agak tinggi. Tapi aku maafkan sebab KFC dah agak lama tak naikkan harga. MCD? Kalau dia tiba2 buat promotion produk lama, means naik hargo lah tuu..
— Encik Jediyyy Pemarah. (@jediyyy) December 28, 2018

Kalau KFC mahal, boikotlah KFC, nanti tak laku, dia risau, dia sedarlah diri. Prinsip ekonomi asas pun nak kena ajar.
— Ikar (@ikarbertweet) December 27, 2018

KENAPA KFC KENA NAIK HARGA KENAPA KENAPA KENAPAAAA @KFCmalaysia I always prefer kepsi more than mcd tapi kenapa kepsi curang dengan saya camniiiiii ??
— aishah (@aishahhh_) December 28, 2018

Sebenarnya harga McD dah naik dulu sebelum KFC naikkan harga.So, kalau nak boikot KFC, boikot la McD sekali ??‍♂️
— مول (@twt_mumu) December 28, 2018

Mcd pun, harga Prosperity naik mendadak. Terkejut tengok ??
— Catriona Wani Gray (@syazwanyyzaty) December 26, 2018

Following complaints from consumers, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is now seeking clarification from both KFC and McDonald’s over the pricing issue. The ministry has already begun conducting checks at several outlets.

“We have done several checks this morning and my officers have sought explanation from KFC over the price increase,” deputy enforcement chief Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman told Astro Awani.

“We will look at price of food items at McDonalds as well. Currently, the issue is on KFC but we will also find more information from McDonalds on the price increase,” he added.

At this rate, eating fast food will soon be considered as a luxury by the looks of it. We hope that the ministry will regulate the price of fast food chains to prevent exorbitant price hikes.