The price of raw materials have increased leading to a jump in cost of production, he said adding" we have no other option but to increase the selling( Maximum Retail Price) price." The price of all the 14 key raw materials have increased.... It has led to an increase in transportation cost." Hence, from December 1, the price of a matchbox would be increased to Rs 2( MRP) from the present Rs 1, he said." After about six months we may review the situation.... In 2007, the price was increased fr

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KOTA BARU: For the past 89 years, the" Cap Lada"( Chilli Brand) Kelantan Match Factory in Sungai Keladi here has never stopped production to meet the demand for matches from its loyal fans. Factory supervisor Mahmod Mohd Nor, 85, said the matches, or “ gesek ” in the Kelantan dialect, remained relevant as they were still used to light fires and also cigarettes. Although more and more people are now more comfortable using lighters, the sentimental value of the Kelantan-made matches allows the fac

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