Vegetables sold cheaper than last month, says ministry

GEORGE TOWN: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has refuted the allegations made by the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) that the prices of several types of vegetables in Penang have increased.

Its Penang director Mohd Ridzuan Ab Ghafar said that based on price monitoring and inspection conducted by its enforcement team, vegetables were sold at low and affordable prices by retailers.