Erratic weather blamed for dwindling coconut supply


In high demand: Worker P. Palanismy filling a bag with coconuts at the Anba Coconut Trading warehouse in Jelutong, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Devotees will have to contend with smashing fewer coconuts on Thaipusam this year due to low harvest of the fruit.

Despite offering higher prices to plantations, suppliers could not meet the usual volume.

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