Salahuddin: Decision on chicken, egg subsidies a proactive move


KOTA BHARU: The government’s effort to continue the subsidies and price control for chicken and eggs proves that the proactive measures taken are timely to help the people, says Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub.

He said although the government has to bear a subsidy cost of RM200 million a month, it needs to be done to ensure that the people’s welfare continues to be protected, especially concerning basic needs.

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