KUCHING: An opposition politician suggested that the government may need to think about stockpiling food, especially sugar, rice and oil to overcome possible food shortages triggered by the war between Russia and Ukraine.
“At the same time, the government needs to ensure that the country have enough supply of medicines and medical equipment in the country,” said Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan.
He said if the superpowers get themselves involved directly or indirectly in the war, “it is better for us to be prepared for the worst thing to happen affecting Malaysia.”
In a statement on Sunday (Feb 27), he said it could even lead to World War 3 and that the war may involve superpowers fighting for supremacy to control the world economy and materials, especially metals, oil, and gas.
This in turn can slow down economic activity and cause the prices of food and materials to go up, he warned.
“Most Malaysians are not rich and they will be affected most as they may have to spend a higher share of their incomes on food, petrol for their cars and gas for their domestic use,” he said.
