Poultry farmers urge govt to subsidise chicken feed


GEORGE TOWN: Poultry farmers want the Federal Government to subsidise chicken feed, which has become expensive due to the weakening ringgit.

Chicken breeder Muhammad Sufi Jamil said a 50kg sack of chicken feed was priced at RM80 previously but now, it could cost between RM140 and RM160.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

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

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

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

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