A coconut supplier in Penang is facing financial losses due to a shortage of coconuts for the upcoming Thaipusam festival. The prolonged rainy season has led to a significant decline in yield on the supplier's plantations.
Soaring prices, but low yield: Penang coconut supplier says struggling with demand ahead of Thaipusam
“In previous years, I could supply between 80,000 to 100,000 coconuts for Thaipusam. But this year, I am unable to meet the demand,” said Sarasvathy. Sarasvathy, who has been in the coconut supply business for over 40 years alongside her husband, A. Anbarasan, 71, noted that this is the first time they have encountered such a dilemma.
“In the past, we could harvest 10,000 to 15,000 coconuts every two days, but now we only manage to gather 2,000 to 2,500. I even attempted to source coconuts from wholesalers in Kelantan, but they too informed me that their supply was insufficient,” she said. “The trees appear healthy, yet the yield has significantly decreased. I’m at a loss as it has never occurred before,” Sarasvathy said, adding that her plantation consists of around 420,000 trees.
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