{
  "id": 1389382,
  "title": "#NSTViral: RM1 noodles, 1 tiny serving — Malaysians ask: Where's the rest?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/nstviral-rm1-noodles-1-tiny-serving-malaysians-ask-wheres-the-rest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T01:00:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nst-viral/2026/08/1512727/nstviral-rm1-noodles-1-tiny-serving-%E2%80%94-malaysians-ask-wheres-rest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have expressed concerns over the affordability and portion size of a RM1 packet of fried instant noodles sold by a child on the way home from school. The noodles were found in a zip-lock bag along with a small plastic pick, sparking debate on social media. The user, @ysfdlysf, shared the photo and confirmed the cost, but many questioned whether the serving was enough. Some users stated that it should only cost 20 sen, while others suggested that a 3-year-old could finish the noodles in one bite.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: A tiny packet of fried instant noodles sold for RM1 has sparked an online debate, with social media users questioning whether the portion was enough to justify the price.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysians express concerns over RM1 packet of instant noodles.",
    "Noodles found in zip-lock bag with tiny serving.",
    "Social media debate on affordability and portion size."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The viral photo of a RM1 packet of instant noodles in a small serving size has sparked concerns among Malaysians about affordability and value for money in street food.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}