MPB upbeat about global pepper market despite lower prices


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KUCHING: Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) remains upbeat about the prospect of the global pepper market despite recent pull back in the prices of the commodity from their historical peaks.

A spectacular six-year rally saw Kuching Grade 1 white pepper soaring to RM50,000 per tonne and black pepper to RM30,000 per tonne in September last year.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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