Mr Wong mentioned vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers and long beans have seen the 50 per cent to 100 per cent embrace price.
For instance, this individual pointed out that tomatoes today cost RM10 in order to RM11 (US$2. 34 to US$2. 58) per kg when bought wholesale, in comparison to RM4 to RM4. 50 per kilogram before Chinese New Year last 30 days. In supermarkets, these are sold at around RM13 per kg.
Mr Wong stated he does not really know when costs will dip, incorporating that this will depend on the weather. “There’s been no sun the past two days. If there’s simply no sun, it will be challenging. ”
The Malaysian Meteorological Department said in a declaration on Friday that this country is now in the monsoon season, which usually started in November this past year and is expected to last until March.
“In February 2023, most states to the peninsula will get an average level of rainfall, that is between 50mm to 250mm, except for Perlis, Kedah, Pulau Pinang and Hulu Perak that will get somewhat above average rainfall of 50mm to 180mm, ” the division said.