Bad weather a thorn in their side


Low yield: Ong, who helps run Donald’s Durian in Section 19, Petaling Jaya, says business has dipped as there are fewer fruits this year.

PETALING JAYA: Erratic weather and low production mean that this has not been a fruitful season for durian sellers.

Ong Sim Lim, who helps run Donald’s Durian in Section 19 here, said a major factor affecting them was the weather, which could go from hot to cool within a short time.

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