Reduced seafood supply drives prices up statewide


Guan Li Fishes Trading employee Arman Md Jamil manning the fish stall at KIP Mart Tampoi in Johor Baru.

CONSUMERS in Johor have to fork out extra money to consume seafood during the ongoing northeast monsoon season.

According to the Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), the northeast monsoon which started on Nov 7, 2022 will last until March 2023.

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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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