IPOH, July 3 -- What started as a hobby to plant vegetables and herbs in his garden has turned into a small business for retired lorry driver Md Yusoff Sulaiman.

Before the start of the movement control order (MCO) in March, the 58-year-old decided to increase his production and cleared 0.2 ha land in front of his house to plant more plants.

Speaking to Malay Mail, Yusoff said he started planting the vegetables and herbs in front of his house at Medan Klebang Restu in Chemor in early March.

"Besides the Brazilian spinach that is planted in 150 styrofoam boxes and the pegaga that is planted in 500 poly bags, I also planted the ulam raja (King's salad)," he said.

Initially, the items were sent to the market to be sold but two weeks ago,...