Daily necessity: Flood damage to some farmlands in Cameron Highlands is one of the causes for the hike in vegetable prices. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: After more than two weeks of floods in many parts of the country, vegetable supplies have taken a hit with prices of some greens going up by more than 40% owing to damaged crops and farmland, in addition to difficulties in distribution.
A check here showed that these price spikes only affect perishables, while prices of other grocery items remain stable.
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