PETALING JAYA: A new grade of chicken eggs will be introduced to help ensure supply security and price stability, according to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.
The ministry said industry players had agreed to the initiative, and that the special grade of eggs would be offered at a more affordable price.
“The public can also purchase chicken eggs at competitive prices through the Agro Madani Sales and Rahmah Sales programmes, which are widely implemented across the country.
“This includes at sales premises of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority and the Farmers’ Organisation Authority,” it said in a statement.
The ministry also said the decision was made considering the confidence in the industry’s ability to ensure stable and sufficient production of chicken eggs.
“Between February 2022 and December last year, the government spent nearly RM2.5bil to cover egg subsidies.
“This is a substantial amount to assist the public and industry during the pandemic crisis and global supply chain disruptions.
“Now, with the market conditions becoming more stable, these subsidies are being restructured to be more comprehensive and focused,” it added.
