But in other places, like Perak and the Klang Valley, prices are still stable while some selected vegetables have actually come down due to oversupply. Some leafy greens even saw a reduction in prices of between 10% and 20% due to oversupply.
Local traders told The Star that prices of most vegetables from Cameron Highlands had come down: “The leafy greens such as the mustard greens, napa cabbage, cabbage and lettuce from the hill are still seeing good yields.”
Imported vegetables from China and Australia did go up -about 10%0 due to high global demand and a weaker Malaysian currency.
Then again, over in Sarawak, a drought for the past two months had resulted in a hike for several types of vegetables.
One market traders commented: “Fluctuations are not in our interest, as there are many members with long-term supply contracts and commitments. You can’t afford to raise prices one day and lower them the next, especially if you’re supplying to places like government canteens or retail outlets."
