Chicken prices expected to rise after subsidy termination and price control
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The price of chicken is expected to rise following the recent announcement of subsidy termination and price control by the government. A survey conducted at various supermarkets and wet markets in the area found that chicken prices have not yet been adjusted significantly, with the average price per kg ranging […]
PM Anwar agrees that subsidies for chicken, egg be continued
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed that the subsidies and price control for chicken and eggs continue to be maintained. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security as well as the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living in a joint statement said the decision was made after taking into […]
MIDF positive on consumer sector on end of chicken, egg price control
KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research maintained its positive view on the consumer sector following the removal of chicken and egg price caps from July 1, 2023 onwards as poultry players would have greater price flexibility in response to changes in input costs. This change allows market forces to determine prices based on supply and demand conditions, […]
Soaring chicken prices — time to opt for other protein sources
CHICKEN and eggs are among the basic items used in various dishes everywhere – either on their or in combination with other ingredients they are popular. We all love dishes that include both chicken and eggs, like chicken fried rice with eggs, chicken and egg palo rice, and chicken salad with an egg dressing. For […]
Muda calls for uniform chicken and egg prices
KUCHING: Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) Sarawak has called for a review of the new chicken and egg price ceiling to make them more affordable to lower-income groups. It said the State government should contribute to the subsidies to standardise the price of chicken and eggs for Sarawak. The new maximum ceiling price rates for […]
Some people may panic buy
KUCHING: Members of the public are unhappy about the new ceiling prices of chicken and eggs. They fear the new ceiling price, which came into effect today, would affect the prices of many things in the market as well as the prices of food and drinks at eateries. The new maximum retail price for a […]
RM9.80 per kg for standard whole chicken, RM13 for dressed chicken
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has released the new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs, which will come into effect on July 1. The new maximum retail price for a standard whole chicken is RM9.80 per kg while for super chicken, it is RM10.80, for major areas in Sarawak effective […]
New chicken ceiling price known soon
KUCHING: The Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi clarified that discussions and negotiations with industry players are currently underway to decide the ceiling price of chicken that should be placed later. “We in the ministry have a role to play, so we are also involved in negotiations. “This […]
No to drastic hike of chicken prices
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is appealing to poultry producers, wholesalers, and retailers in order for them not to drastically hike the prices of chicken when the price scheme is lifted on June 30. This scheme, known Skim Harga Maksimum Keluarga Malaysia’ (SHMKM) is also known as Malaysian Family Maximum […]
Consumers told to look out for profiteering
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs is counting on consumers to be its eyes and ears on errant practices in the market. “After June 30, there is no more price control on chicken and eggs, so consumers are advised to always be prudent in purchasing and continue being the eyes and ears […]
