Egg prices remain steady in Kuching despite end of blanket subsidies
KUCHING (Aug 1): Egg prices at several markets in Kuching have remained stable despite the implementation of the government's restructured egg subsidy, which takes effect today.
A survey by The Borneo Post found that traders are maintaining their prices, with no significant changes observed following the shift from blanket subsidies to targeted assistance for poultry farmers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security recently announced the move as part of a phased, targeted approach aimed at ensuring a consistent egg supply and price stability for consumers nationwide.
Between February 2022 and December 2024, the government allocated nearly RM2.5 billion in chicken egg subsidies to cushion the impact of Covid-19 and global supply chain disruptions on the public and the poultry industry.
Although blanket subsidies have ended, the retail market remains unaffected for now. egg subsidy Kuching stable prices
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