Stern action for those who raise prices

Father hen: Farm worker Muhammad Haikal Zakari, 21, inspecting one of the 16,000 chickens that are raised in a farm in Kampung Pelam, Telemong. — Bernama

PASIR PUTEH: Suppliers, distributors and sellers have been warned by the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry not to manipulate the price of chickens and eggs.

Deputy Minister Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Nik Salleh said the government would act against those who were charging higher than allowed by the government.