Malaysians in flood-hit Pakistan worry over food prices, dirty water

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PETALING JAYA: Malaysians living in flood-hit Pakistan have mostly been spared the horror of losing their homes, but they have to deal with dirty water and spiralling prices of food.

“Usually, we could get vegetables for around 100 to 200 rupees per kilogram, but now the price has gone up to 280 to 400 rupees ,” said Nabilah Malik, a businesswoman from Johor who currently resides in Islamabad.Nabilah, 36, said the price of fuel had also gone up.

“I have checked on my Malaysian friends through WhatsApp and Facebook groups. I am relieved to hear that they are all safe,” she added. “Food staples such as onions, tomatoes and poultry have sky-rocketed in price after the flood severely damaged many farms and crops.

 

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