{
  "id": 7109685,
  "title": "Hot weather lifts coconut sales in Johor, but less than before as it became more readily available in Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/hot-weather-lifts-coconut-sales-in-johor-but-less-than-before-as-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T09:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/hot-weather-lifts-coconut-sales-in-johor-but-less-than-before-as-it-became-more-readily-available-in-singapore/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Johor, hot weather has boosted coconut sales, but the increase is not as significant as it once was, as coconuts are now more easily accessible to Singaporeans, according to local sellers. One vendor, Tie Kian, recalled that in the past, he could sell up to 400 coconuts in particularly hot weather, now selling around 100 daily. Another seller, Choong Qi Hui, noted that sales have risen by about 10%, a far cry from past figures. Despite the haze, coconut supplies have remained steady so far.",
  "summary": "One Johor seller says he used to sell up to 400 coconuts a day during particularly hot periods. These days, he sells around 100. This article ( Hot weather lifts coconut sales in Johor, but less than before as it became more readily available in Singapore ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}