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- The energy crisis from the Iran war could raise Malaysia's food prices by up to 50%, per the Federation of Malaysian Hawkers and Traders Associations.
- President Datuk Seri Rosli Sulaiman noted that prices had already increased by 20–30% due to rising transportation costs.
- Many small traders are cutting stock as customers reduce spending.
- Some vendors like nasi lemak seller Mohammad Syah Bedoh Lahata have kept prices for now.
