Kuala Lampur, Feb. 28 -- I think we should do away with the current economic benchmarks and just have a KFC snack plate index.

KFC used to be the basic middle-class affordability yardstick; no matter how depressing it can get for the middle-income set, KFC was always at least attainable even if for some it was a monthly treat.

Now I look at KFC prices and think: if I'm going to spend that much on chicken I'll have it elsewhere thanks.

Looking at current KFC delivery prices, it's RM18.99 for a snack plate without a drink and an extra RM2 to add a beverage.

Considering how KFC chicken sizes have shrunk it's hard to justify the value especially when now there are so many fast food chicken options.

I feel as though from March onwards I w...