YONG PENG: The supply of chicken and eggs in Johor is expected to recover within the next two weeks, with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations ending.
Investment, trade and consumer affairs committee chairman Lee Ting Han said the supply of goods was sufficient despite reports of low supply experienced in rural areas due to the high demand during the festive season.
“We expect the demand for chicken and eggs will decline within the next two weeks and the supply will return to normal.
“This is also supported by the Federal Government's intervention in providing a subsidy of 60 sen per kg of chicken and 5 sen per egg given to breeders since Feb 5, besides the chicken export ban from Wednesday (June 1)," he told reporters after a working visit to Teo Seng Capital egg farm here on Friday (June 3).
ALSO READ: Shortage of chicken reported in rural areas only, says Johor exco member
He added that the export of chicken would be suspended until the price and supply stabilise.
“Johor is one of the biggest suppliers of chicken in the country, and in Yong Peng alone, we have more than 100 chicken farms,” he said.
Lee said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has been conducting daily checks to ensure the supply of chicken in Johor remains sufficient.
ALSO READ: Poultry traders busted for selling chicken above ceiling price
“As of today, we have received 42 complaints on the increase in prices and supply of chicken and they have been investigated for action to be taken under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
“A total of 121 cases were recorded under the Act involving RM 101,300 in compounds," he added.
Lee also informed that inspections will be beefed up with enforcement personnel deployed at major locations, especially wet markets, farmers' markets and supermarkets.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
