Makcik raises popiah price by RM2, blaming Strait of Hormuz disruption.
A simple trip to the local bazaar turned into an unexpected lesson in global politics for one shopper, all thanks to a small price hike on her favorite snack.
What usually costs a few ringgit suddenly went up, and the explanation she received left her—and netizens—both baffled and amused.
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“Earlier I went to the bazaar, and the popiah I usually buy went up by RM2. I asked why the price increased.
“The makcik said it was because of the war crisis in Iran—ships can’t pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
“I was speechless,” she wrote on Threads.
Netizens didn’t hold back in the comments, sharing hilarious reactions and jokes about how international conflicts are now apparently affecting local snacks.
“Seems like the popiah skin had to be shipped by air!” one user called nadia_atiqah_ab joked.
“Scary— the lady is frying spring rolls using crude oil,” di80h wrote sarcastically.
“You know… we import popiah skin from Saudi, and they have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” huzai_rahman commented.
Meanwhile, taking a more practical approach, one user, mal_vijaya, explained: “It’s a domino effect. Sellers want to keep some capital ready, so they try to make a profit first. Once the prices of goods go up, their profit margins get thinner—but at least they have the capital to pay for the higher costs.”
Some even praise the makcik for staying up to date with current affairs.
“In a way, the makcik is actually quite aware of current events too, haha. Well done, makcik!”
