Sabah, Sarawak not spared from egg shortage


A worker at a grocery store in Kuching with last tray of grade D chicken eggs available on Thursday (Dec 15). - Photo: Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of egg shortage in the market is not only a headache for consumers in Peninsular Malaysia, but is also affecting those in Sabah and Sarawak, especially with the Christmas celebrations nearing.

In SABAH, a Bernama survey found that dwindling supplies of the raw food item had affected preparations for the festival, especially for bakeries and confectioneries.

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