ALOR STAR – The government is sticking to its stance and will not float the price of eggs and keep it below the control price, said Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh.
She said although there were requests from certain quarters, the government preferred to control the price of eggs for the time being.
“This issue involves the supply (of eggs) and the control price. In terms of the supply, we are in the final phase of stabilising it.
“As for the control price, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself has expressed intent to control the price of eggs, but it will only last until our economy recovers and consumers have purchasing power.
“So far, we are still sticking to the stance of maintaining what we have now,” she told reporters after launching the ministry’s Aduan Suri dan Peremajaan Semula Saluran Aduan Kepenggunaan initiative in conjunction with the Jualan Rahmah Carnival, here today.
Meanwhile, when asked about allegations that some egg retailers were burdening consumers by imposing additional charges for transport and handling costs, Fuziah said the ministry was investigating the matter.
She said in this issue the government cannot blame retailers because the egg supply was not bought at wholesale prices.
“We cannot place the blame entirely on the retailers. We will cooperate with several ministries to investigate the matter,” she said. – Bernama, January 12, 2023
