PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has agreed that the subsidies and price control for chicken and eggs to be maintained.

The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry and Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry said in a joint statement that the decision was made after taking into account all aspects as well as to ensure the poultry industry remained sustainable.

“The decision to continue providing subsidies and control the price of chicken and eggs was made to ensure the welfare of the people in line with the aspirations of the Malaysia Madani government,” said the statement.

The cabinet had on February 17 decided to continue the subsidy for chicken and eggs from January 1 to June 30, while it was announced yesterday that the subsidies would not be continued after June 30.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu has said the prices of chicken and egg would be floated starting July 1. – Bernama, June 9, 2023.