Whole chicken seller at the Chowrasta market in Gorge Town, Penang. (October 14, 2025) — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star.
GEORGE TOWN: More families are turning to chicken instead of mutton for their Deepavali dishes this year, to save on expenses and for health reasons too. Traders say younger consumers are now more mindful of what they eat, with many opting for lean meat this festive season.
At Chowrasta Market, butcher Habibulah Ismail, 75, said sales have slowed compared with previous years.
