Price hike is no chicken feed


Customers buying chicken at a stall inside the Bukit Mertajam wet market during the conditional MCO period in Bukit Mertajam. — Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star

THE price of dressed chicken at the wet market in Bukit Mertajam town on Penang mainland is now RM9.50per kg, an increase of almost 50% as compared to before the movement control order (MCO) was implemented.

Traders are attributing the price increase to suppliers, claiming that the latter were now charging more from a lack of supply.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
chicken , price , Penang , movement control order , MCO

Next In Metro News

MPAJ investigating cause of landslide in Taman Bukit Permai
Work with me to transform KL, says Yeoh
Harvey Norman celebrates newly launched furniture collection with free gifts and the chance of winning neck pillows for customers until Jan 31
Journalists hailed as frontline safety partners
Penang ramps up urban renewal, zero-squatters push
Carrick out to stop the slide
KL goes underground again for flood mitigation
Celebrate togetherness with festive feasts in KL
Pandan Indah bridge project likely completed after Hari Raya
Villa aim to strengthen top four grip against Everton

Others Also Read