Thorny issue blooming

Pretty expensive: Melissa Goi (right) and Jennifer Lew arranging bouquets for the coming Valentine’s Day at the Rosemary Floral and Gift shop at Ipoh Parade. — RONNIE CHIN/The Star

IPOH: Saying it with roses this Valentine’s Day will hit your wallet even more this time.

Cameron Highlands Floriculturist Association president Lee Peng Fo said that over 80% of farmers in the highlands had switched to growing chrysanthemums in the last few years.