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Malaysian fruit prices at mercy of supply chain distruption

2026-03-25T02:51:00+00:00By

Middle East conflict sends input and transport costs climbing for growers with consumers set to feel the pinch

  • Malaysian fruit prices at mercy of supply chain distruption

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