Sabah saw no increase in chicken prices on first day of subsidy removal


Georgie Abas speaking to a chicken trader at the city market.

KOTA KINABALU: Chicken prices in Sabah still cost the same on the first day after subsidies and price control for the item were discontinued.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) director for Sabah, Georgie Abas, said although subsidies for chicken prices have been removed starting on Wednesday (Nov 1), KPDN Sabah will continue to monitor the price of goods under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.

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