Stern action against chicken traders flouting ceiling price, says Mustapa

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 4 Sep 2022 6:56PM · 0 Comments

There is no reason for traders to sell chicken at prices above RM9.40 per kg when the government is still subsidising the item, says Economy Minister Mustapa Mohamed. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, September 4, 2022.

THE government will take stern action against traders who sell chicken above the ceiling price of RM9.40 per kg, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Mustapa Mohamed.

Mustapa, who is also a member of the Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation, said the ceiling price of RM9.40 per kg is still in force following the government’s continued subsidy for the essential item.

“We are still giving subsidies … the maximum price now is RM9.40 (per kg), so there is no reason to sell above RM9.40.

“If there are any traders selling above the ceiling price, the relevant authority will take appropriate action,“ he told a press conference after visiting Laman Warisan Seni Kampung Laut and Laman Warisan Serunding Kampung Laut in Tumpat today. – Bernama, September 4, 2022.