Hot weather pushes watermelon price up 40%


KLANG: The dry weather is driving the prices of watermelon up by at least 40%.

What used to cost about RM1.10 per kg for a grade A (the highest grade) watermelon, now costs between RM1.30 and RM1.40.

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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.

Best Value

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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