Chicken prices may be controlled if increase continues, says Linggi


PUTRAJAYA: The price of chicken may be controlled if prices at every level of the distribution chain continue to face unreasonable increase, says the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi (pic), said while the ministry has no plans to enforce price control for the item except during festive celebrations, it would not hesitate to implement deterrent measures.

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