Flower farmers down in the dumps


A worker packing flowers in Cameron Highlands. - Filepic

PETALING JAYA: Flowers that are often associated with love and affection have had little use during the movement control order (MCO) period, resulting in tonnes being thrown away.

As of now, flowering plants estimated to be worth close to RM40mil have been disposed of since the MCO was implemented on March 18.

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