Govt To Restructure Chicken Egg Subsidies Starting August 1
The move aligns with efforts to maintain supply security and price stability. As part of the initiative, the industry has agreed to introduce Special Grade Eggs, which will be offered at more affordable prices. Consumers can also continue to access competitive pricing through Agro MADANI and Rahmah Sale programmes at the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and Farmers' Organisations Authority (LPP) outlets nationwide.
KPKM revealed that the government spent nearly RM2.5 billion subsidising chicken egg prices between February 2022 and December 2024, a temporary measure introduced to cushion the public and industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions.
'With the market now stabilising, the subsidy scheme has been restructured to become more targeted and comprehensive,' the ministry said.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will continue strict enforcement under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 to prevent profiteering and price manipulation, ensuring fair consumer pricing. Related
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