MCO boosts demand for seeds, gardening tools


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The demand for vegetable seeds and gardening tools has increased significantly since enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) on March 18, with more people spending their time at home doing gardening.

Plant in Pot nursery owner Farhana Mohamed said online sales for plant seeds and seedlings had increased by up to 70 per cent during MCO period.

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