Brisk business for bamboo this year


MELAKA: A seasoned vendor of ‘lemang’ bamboo has decided to ramp up supply to 60,000 stems this year, following an increase in demand.

Zulazrai Zokapaly said last year, he received orders for 35,000 bamboo stems which were used by traders to prepare the traditional glutinous rice delicacy.

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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.

Best Value

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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