Kumquat trees popular despite price hike

Compiled by C. ARUNO, FARIK ZOLKEPLI and R. ARAVINTHAN

KUMQUAT trees, which are often used as decorations during Chinese New Year, are 10% more expensive now due to a shortage in the market, reported China Press.

A survey in Kuala Lumpur found that a three-foot grade B tree now costs between RM100 and RM150 whereas a four-foot tree costs between RM200 and RM300. Grade A trees, which are priced above RM400, have mostly sold out.