Grouper fish may be off the menu for now

Demand dilemma: Industry players say there is a shortage of popular fish such as groupers, and their prices have gone up by about 10% on average. — K.T.GOH/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The much sought-after grouper fish may be off the menu as there is a shortage of supply due to several factors, including the northeast monsoon.

Fisherman Abdul Khalid Abbas, who represents a group of fishermen in north Seberang Prai, said strong winds in the evening posed a grave danger to boats in the open sea.