Veg prices up due to bad weather, less workers


IPOH: The erratic weather pattern and lack of manpower have severely impacted the production of vegetables at Cameron Highlands, causing prices of produce to go up.

Cameron Highlands Vegetable Growers Association secretary Chay Ee Mong said the prices of most vegetables had increased between 20% and 30% since last month.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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