Supply of chicken sufficient to last until Hari Raya Puasa celebrations, says Malaysian minister

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Supply of chicken sufficient to last until Hari Raya Puasa celebrations, says Malaysian minister

JOHOR BAHRU: The supply of chicken in Malaysia is sufficient to last until the Hari Raya Puasa celebrations at the end of April, said the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Salahuddin Ayub.

According to the data from the authorities, consumers in Malaysia need not worry about the supply of chicken.

I received detailed information from the Department of Veterinary Services today. The data shows that there is enough supply until Aidilfitri, according to Bernama, who told reporters on Sunday, March 26, after he distributed dates to visitors and traders at the Taman Perling Ramadan bazaar in Johor.

Mr Salahuddin said that enforcement officers from his ministry have been ordered to tighten the monitoring of chicken prices throughout the month of Ramadan until after Hari Raya Puasa.

As long as the government doesn't set a control price or ceiling price for chicken, which is RM 9.40 US $2.12 per kg, I hope it will be followed.

If they need help from my ministry or have a problem with supply issues, we are ready to help, he said.

According to Bernama, there was a 30 per cent shortage of fresh chickens in the market. The price for poultry has gone up because of this.

The price of chicken has risen to RM 11 per kilogram since the beginning of Ramadan and is expected to rise to RM 11.50 in the near future.

Due to the upcoming Hari Raya Puasa festive period, celebrated by Muslims who make up the majority of the population in Malaysia, demand for chicken is expected to increase.