Why is there suddenly a shortage of sugar? Malaysians, most of whom have a sweet tooth, are up in arms. Shufiyan Shukur has the answer in this malaysiakini four-part special report.

Part 1: Sugar shortage: End monopoly by 'kings'

Part 2: Time to hike sugar prices to curb shortages?

Part 3: Sugar shortage: Get tough with hoarders, smugglers

Part 4: Food stalls hit hard by sugar shortage

Interviews with street food vendors

Video clip: Pakcik Amir Wahab

Video clip: Bakri Taufik