Sunny side up to drop in prices: Small traders call it 'eggs-cellent'


KUALA LUMPUR: The three-sen drop in retail price of grade A, B and C chicken eggs that was announced on Monday, may seem paltry but it sent endless ripples of relief to small traders and was welcomed by consumers across the country.

Most food traders described the new price of eggs as the sunny side up to cut business costs, given that eggs are widely used in various cuisines and are the main ingredient in making cakes and pastries for the sweet tooth.

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