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Adequate supply of food in Sarawak

SERIAN: Despite pressure from various sources, Sarawak will continue to have adequate supply of eggs and chickens according to Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister said his ministry had discussed with the Sarawak Livestock Breeders’ Association (SLBA) to tackle the issue. “An engagement session was conducted with the SLBA […]

Chicken egg shortage a dilemma for bakers

KUCHING: The shortage of eggs and the skyrocketing prices since last March have worried Sarawak bakers here. Several bakers here said they were pressured to continue their business because it was difficult to get eggs. A Sarawak baker entrepreneur, Nur Diana Majelan, 29, running her family business who owns a Mexi bun bakery, said the […]

Assurance on chicken egg supply

MUKAH: Supply of chicken eggs in the district will return to normal on Wednesday (June 8). Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry branch head Salihin Den who gave the assurance said there had been a delay in the delivery of chicken eggs by suppliers. “This is because the suppliers’ workers from Sibu and Kuching were […]

Not an egg-cellent time for kek lapis bakers

KUCHING: A shortage of chicken eggs which has in turn driven prices up is taking a toll on kek lapis entrepreneurs. In the past three months, they claimed the egg situation has been critical with the price of eggs consequently rising. Entrepreneurs are now finding it difficult to get their hands on even 100 trays […]

Supply of chicken eggs in Bintulu now stable

BINTULU: The supply of chicken eggs in this division is now stable despite the high demand during Gawai Dayak and Aidilfitri celebrations, recently. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the issue of lack of supply stocks (eggs) was not a big problem as it only happened for a […]

Ceiling prices to benefit consumers, says ministry

SIBU: The government has taken intervention measures by implementing the maximum price determination of chicken and chicken eggs (grades A, B and C) from Feb 5 to June 5. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) said it will continue to engage with industry players and government agencies involved to ensure the supply […]

MP calls for rethink on livestock regulatory measures

KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on the authorities to focus on the current shortage of chickens and eggs in the market with a view to formulate an effective and long-term solution. He said the shortage should not have been allowed to happen in the first place, pointing out that chickens […]

Avoid panic buying! Enough eggs to go around

MUKAH: Don’t panic. Chicken egg supply here is enough for everyone. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) branch here gave this piece of advice on Tuesday (Feb 9). Branch chief Salihin Den advised consumers not to go into panic buying as the supply of eggs will always be available in Mukah. “This […]

Chicken or egg? Poultry farms in a flap

KUCHING: A recent government move to provide for cheaper chicken eggs in the market sadly had a reverse effect which ultimately led to supply shortages in the state since last month. According to a reliable source from the poultry industry who spoke to New Sarawak Tribune,  the poultry farms were affected after the government implemented […]

The versatility of chicken eggs

Eggs are very much like small boys. If you overheat them, or overbeat them, they will turn on you, and no amount of future love will right the wrong. — Anonymous Does news of the shortage of chicken egg production in the country worry you? As consumers, we are faced with two choices; we either […]