Farmers sound the alarm as key food staple becomes harder to afford — and it's straining global supply chains

Farmers sound the alarm as key food staple becomes harder to afford — and it's straining global supply chains

In Malaysia and other parts of Asia, coconut and related product prices are soaring — and officials say there are several factors putting pressure on supply chains. For one, coconut suppliers have been dealing with hotter temperatures and unpredictable weather. What's happening? The price of coconut milk in Malaysia has nearly doubled from 2023 to now, based on data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia. According to the New Straits Times, …

Armizan: Sabah, Sarawak technical committees to tackle soaring goods prices driven by high logistics costs

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