Malaysia: More expensive roses for Valentine’s Day
Satchiathanandhan Nadarajah, 32, who owns New Foo Choon Florist, said the price of a single rose stem had risen from RM7 (1.57 USD) to RM10 (2.25 USD).
“My supplier says the supply of roses is down 70 per cent this year, forcing them to import the flowers from India. Since the roses are imported the price has also increased,” he said.
A 20-stalk bunch of roses could cost up to RM80 (18 USD) this Valentine’s Day.
Cameron Highlands Flower Floriculture Association chairman Lee Peng Fo said flower suppliers imported roses as there was an insufficient local supply for Valentine’s Day.
“The production of roses was difficult in light of the harsh weather over the past few months.”
“Not only roses, but other flowers also took a heavy toll from the rather heavy rainfall,” he said.
Lee said 90 per cent of the roses were imported from China, India, Colombia and Holland, adding Cameron Highlands could only contribute 10 per cent this Valentine’s Day.
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