Malaysia Florist sales to be up

Malaysia Florist sales to be up

Yep, with Valentine's Day coming and Chap Goh Mei, Malaysia Florist will have higher demand. Strangely got one or two inquiries for flowers from my website! Unfortunately I don't supply flowers.

Cheers!

Rosy month ahead for florists
Monday January 17, 2011

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The demand for flowers, especially roses, is expected to triple in February due to the Chinese New Year celebrations on Feb 3 and Valentine's Day on Feb 14.

This is a welcome development for flower growers in Cameron Highlands who are geared up to meet the expected increase in demand, especially flowers for Valentine's Day which will pick up a better price.

Tiew Hui Ree, a florist at the Kea Farm here said the price of roses had increased four-fold ahead of Valentine's Day, with local roses being sold at RM15 a dozen compared with the usual RM5.

The price of carnations had doubled compared with recent years, Tiew, 43, added.

Most of the local roses are sold in Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor.

"The market has experienced a high demand for roses and other flowers since the beginning of this month," she said, adding that the demand was expected to peak a week before Chinese New Year.

Another florist Vaani Supiah, said she is looking forward to the double celebrations as many would just buy without bargaining for a lower price.

She said sales last February were a bit dull because both Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day fell on the same day.

They are now gearing up to face a busy February not only with the expected increase in demand but also with the arrival of tourists to the highland resort due to the long weekend break for the Chinese New Year. — Bernama