Fresh crisis: Dharshen Ravee unloading coconuts. Supply has declined during the rainy season, he said. (Right) Mariani selling coconut milk at Ipoh Central Market. — RONNIE CHIN/ANNABELLE LAWRENCE/The Star
IPOH: Coconut traders here are facing a supply shortage, which could have consequences for the upcoming festivities.
Those who spoke to The Star said supply has been running low since Deepavali at the end of October, with the shortages causing the price of one fruit to go up by 60sen.
