Vegetable prices expected to soar due to continuous rain, says report


PETALING JAYA: Incessant downpours affecting the country have affected the supply of vegetables which are likely to see prices for greens soar in the future according to a report by Channel News Asia.

Malaysian Wholesaler Vegetable Association president Steven Lee said that continuous rainfall has reduced supply by 20% to 30% in crop-producing areas such as Malacca, Cameron Highlands, Pahang and markets in parts of Kuala Lumpur.

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