PETALING JAYA: Despite the government’s plan to allow for variable egg prices, the egg industry faces a substantial challenge due to the escalating production costs, mainly attributed to rising feed and chick prices.
PETALING JAYA: With many consumers fearing that household expenditure will soar if the prices of chicken and eggs are floated, the government has decided to continue with the ceiling price of the two items.
PETALING JAYA: Poultry farmers have warned that the current shortage of price-controlled eggs in the market would worsen ahead of the year-end festive season.