PETALING JAYA: Chicken sellers are openly flouting the ceiling price of RM9.40 per kg, and selling the birds at between RM10.50 and RM11 per kg, claims the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP).
Although they had boards displaying the old price, they are selling the chickens at RM11 per kg, with at least one selling at RM12 per kg, said CAP education officer NV Subbarow.
He said CAP had done a survey on five markets in Penang and there seemed to be ample supply of chicken in the market despite earlier complaints of shortages.
“Domestic Trade and Consumers Affairs Ministry enforcement officers should do their rounds at these markets,” said Subbarow.
Kampung chicken, he said, was being sold at between RM20 and RM22 per kg.
“The rise in essential food products such as cooking oil and eggs has caused distress to many families and the government should take measures to control prices,” he added.
Penang Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry enforcement chief Mogan Arumugam said CAP should provide details of the survey for the enforcement unit to take action.
“We will not allow traders to flout the law, but can only take action if details are provided.
“Nevertheless, we will investigate CAP’s claims of high chicken prices,” he added.
