Undaunted by coconut shortage


Coconuts being broken along Jalan Datuk Keramat.

DESPITE having a lower supply of coconuts this Thaipusam, devotees continued to uphold the ritual of smashing the fruit with unwavering faith.

Construction worker Tan Wei Keat said he was only able to obtain 200 coconuts this year, a sharp drop from the 800 he had obtained last year.

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