Sharp rise in price of coconuts


GEORGE TOWN: The reduced supply of coconuts has caused its prices to climb steeply from RM1.20 per fruit to as high as RM2.80.

Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) education officer N.V. Subarrow claimed that some suppliers had also taken the opportunity to increase the price, especially with Thaipusam just around the corner.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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