'Onions have sprouted': Govt urged to solve port congestion or expect price hike

Container congestion at Westports in Port Klang has led to delivery delays and unnecessary costs for the past month, claimed several wholesalers and retailers.

They said the delay caused imported onions to have sprouted and therefore could no longer be sold. Seasonal goods, meant for the winter solstice festival on Monday (Dec 21), are now still stranded at the port.

Frespro Sdn Bhd business development manager Andrew Tay said the congestion problem has persisted for about a month...