No wholesale markets, no vegetable supply

No entry: The Raja Bot market in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, is the latest one ordered to close for disinfection exercise following a directive from the Health Ministry. DBKL issued a notice informing the public that the closure will take effect until May 13. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Supply of vegetables in the Klang Valley and several states nearby have been affected following the temporary closure of several wholesale markets here and in the capital.

Although Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur in Selayang was reopened last week after it was closed for several days for sanitisation and decontamination procedures, fewer wholesalers were able to operate due to various reasons.