Dark clouds over production of greens


PETALING JAYA: Farmers are praying for sunny days ahead of Chinese New Year to ensure there is a sufficient supply of vegetables for the festival.

Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations Malaysia secretary-general Chay Ee Mong said vegetable production nationwide had dropped by 30% to 40% due to bad weather.

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