With Johor’s pineapple farms feeling the squeeze, Sarawak may be the new frontier for the fruit

MIRI/PONTIAN – Symbolising good fortune, the pineapple – or “ong lai” in Hokkien, which means “good fortune has arrived” – is an essential fruit for Chinese New Year celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore.

Pineapple tarts are a popular snack during the festivities, and the fruit is also a common offering at ancestral altars.

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With Johor’s pineapple farms feeling the squeeze, Sarawak may be the new frontier for the fruit

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