Ranjitha Malar Tambi arranging flowers for sale in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. NSTP NOR AIN MOHAMED RADHIKUALA LUMPUR: While love is in the air, business has been slower than expected for florist Ranjitha Malar Tambi this Valentine's Day, with the Chinese New Year holiday exodus cited as a possible reason. On the shop's offerings, she said fresh flowers remain the top choice, with roses continuing to dominate. "Customers still prefer fresh flowers over artificial arrangements with chocolates", she said. With limited storage space and concerns about keeping flowers fresh, she is banking on a late surge.

Source: New Strait Times February 14, 2026 06:56 UTC