New egg grade at affordable price to be introduced, says Agriculture Ministry
In a press release on Thursday (July 31), it said that industry players had agreed to this, and added that the Special Grade Eggs will 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 implemented widely across the country, including at sales premises of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) and the Farmers' Organisation Authority (LPP),' added the ministry.
It said that the decision was also made considering the confidence in the industry's ability to ensure stable and sufficient production of chicken eggs.
'Between February 2022 and December 2024, the government spent nearly RM2.5bil to cover egg subsidies, a substantial and temporary amount to assist the public and industry during the pandemic crisis and global supply chain disruptions,' it added.
'Now, with the market conditions becoming more stable, these subsidies are being restructured to be more comprehensive and focused,' said the ministry.
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