THE Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has assured egg supply nationwide is stable enough to meet consumers’ needs throughout Ramadan and during the Aidilfitri celebration. 

Fama acting director-general Abdul Rashid Bahri said the demand for eggs of grades AA, A and B is increasing in the fasting month as they are the main ingredients in cakes, cookies and food for breaking fast.

“We were made to understand suppliers are trying to meet consumers’ needs, but the production of eggs of those grades depends on the chickens’ ages.

“We have many options, including omega eggs and kampung eggs of various sizes,” he told reporters when met at the Direct Sales From Farms Ramadan Madani @ Pasar Tani programme in Merlimau today.

Rashid said Fama will ensure sufficient egg supply in the market and send extra to areas experiencing shortages, such as east coast states.

He said Fama has taken proactive measures by engaging with industry players, and as of March 31, the agency has distributed 21.5 million eggs via 369 outlets nationwide.

“This intervention process will continue until June, and we will conduct assessments from time to time to see if it needs to continue until the end of the year. Currently, Fama receives supplies from seven states – Malacca, Sarawak, Sabah, Penang, Johor, Selangor and Negri Sembilan,” he said. – Bernama, April 2, 2023.