Live pig prices doubled price skyrocketed Malaysia pork retail prices

Live pig prices doubled price skyrocketed Malaysia pork retail prices

“Previously, the customer would buy 1kg of pork belly. Now, it’s maybe just one or two strips, around 600g,” said Petaling Jaya butcher Mr Tong, who preferred to be called as Zhu Yok Fatt (Pork Fatt). Read more at straitstimes.com.

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