Hike in food prices expected due to floods and CNY

Malaysians have started hoarding fresh seafood for the impending Chinese New Year festivity to avoid short supply and higher prices later.

Compiled by FATIMAH ZAINAL, NG SI HOOI and R. ARAVINTHAN

TRADERS are predicting a rise in the prices of fish, poultry and vegetables next week due to the floods and preparations for the Chinese New Year, reported Harian Metro.