Drop in demand leads to costs returning to pre-CNY times, say fishmongers


Fully stocked: Law arranging seafood at her stall in Pulau Tikus market in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The Chinese New Year feasting is over, and seafood sellers here are now groaning.

The price of pomfret and jumbo prawns have fallen, some by as much as 50% – and there are few takers even for the cheaper items.

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