date:Nov 20, 2017
arvest of vegetables during the rainy season.
He said the rain could also cause vegetables to be affected by fungal growth or bacterial diseases.
He said tomatoes are expected to cost RM4 (US$0.96) per kg from RM3 (US$0.72), while cabbage will go up from RM1.20 to RM2.
Still, the prices of vegetables in Singapore are unlikely to be affected by the monsoon, said trade groups.
Mr Tay Khiam Back, chairman of the Singapore Fruits and Vegetables Importers and Exporters Association, said at presen