The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said they have received an official notification from Malaysia s Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) that Malaysia will lift its ban on live broiler chicken exports from October 11, The Straits Times reported.
SINGAPORE, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ On May 23 this year, Malaysia announced a ban on chicken exports to Singapore that would take effect on June 1 to deal with a domestic shortage that had sent prices soaring. The chicken in our wet markets and supermarkets flew off the shelves as people rushed to purchase them before the ban. Among the restricted items were live poultry, whole chickens, chilled and frozen chicken parts, and chicken-based products such as nuggets, patties, and sausages. Whether it's at home or at a restaurant, chicken is served virtually everywhere in Singapore. In addition to roasting and boiling, there are many other ways to cook chicken, including frying, steaming, braising, stewing, and currying. However, only one exception persists: Customers can no longer purchase chicken from Malaysia, which for decades has provided a third ofthe nation's poultry imports. What's a chicken rice aficionado and families for whom frozen is no substitute for fresh mea