Piping hot growth in domestic coffee scene

Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association president Kelvin Ngow Wai Hng.

RISING coffee bean prices have led to higher prices for coffee and coffee-related consumer products as food and beverage manufacturers pass on the cost increases to end-customers.

This has exacerbated the pressure on consumer sentiment in Malaysia, already hit by other economic challenges in the country such as fuel subsidy rationalisation and the rising cost of living.