KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed that the subsidies and price controls for chicken and eggs be maintained after this July 1.
The agriculture and food security and domestic trade and cost of living ministries in a joint statement said the decision was made after taking into account all aspects as well as to ensure the poultry industry remains sustainable.
The statement added that the subsidies and price controls would be kept to ensure the people’s welfare.
The cabinet had on February 17 decided to continue the subsidies for chicken and eggs from January 1 to June 30, while it was announced yesterday that the subsidies would not be continued after June 30.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Sabu had said the prices of chicken and eggs would be floated starting July 1. – Bernama, June 9, 2023
