PETALING JAYA: With the number of Covid-19 cases remaining high, the prospect of making the balik kampung journey to celebrate the coming Hari Raya Aidifitri with loved ones remains dim for many as travel restrictions are likely to be extended past Wednesday.
PETALING JAYA: Demand for certain essential food items is expected to remain high despite a modest Hari Raya Aidifitri celebration this year, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
“Although the celebrations are expected to be moderate due to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP), demand is still there and is expected to rise before and during the festive period, ” said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.
For the first time, Nanta said, a 30-day enforcement period is being enforced for price-controlled items compared with the usual 14 days at festive seasons in previous years.
“The price controlled food items will cover 12 categories from eggs to chicken, beef and seafood.