Indonesia to plug shortage of chicken supplies in Singapore

In a further sign of growing global food shortages and supply chain issues, Malaysia halted chicken exports this month until local production and soaring costs stabilise.(File pic shows a chicken mrket in Malaysia.)

JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities hope to reach an agreement with Singapore to start exporting chickens within weeks, according to officials, as the city-state scrambles to find alternative supply sources after Malaysia restricted sales.

In a further sign of growing global food shortages and supply chain issues, Malaysia halted chicken exports this month until local production and soaring costs stabilise.