Chicken exports Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The export of chickens from Malaysia has been banned while the import of the birds has been opened up to ensure that there is sufficient supply ...

Ismail Sabri said GLCs, government agencies and organisations would be encouraged to be involved in livestock farming and that the government was studying ways to assist them. On the shortage of chicken feed, he said the Cabinet had received suggestions on corn farming and the use of palm kernel cake as an alternative feed. Ismail Sabri said the government was aware of claims that cartels were controlling the price and supply. He said the Attorney General had advised the Cabinet to use existing laws to take action against those who hide, hoard and sabotage chicken supply. He said that since Feb 5, the ceiling price of standard chicken had been fixed at RM8.90 per kilo and the government had allocated RM729.43mil in subsidy through the Malaysian Family price control scheme. Ismail Sabri said the government was disappointed with a move by certain chicken producers to stop supply, which had affected its price and supply.

Meanwhile, consumers said they are not worried and will either buy frozen chicken or eat other meats. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

I trust that the Government will be able to manage prices and supply." She said: "I will just eat less chicken. All I hope for is that imports from other countries like China or Indonesia will increase and balance out the shortage," he said. He said: "I will see what happens before deciding the price increase. If this persists in the long term then I will close down this stall." All of his fresh chicken supply comes from Malaysia.

Malaysia's move to restrict chicken exports may result in temporary disruptions to the supply of chilled chicken in Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency ...

The SFA said it encourages consumers to be open to switching choices and to buy only what they need. The SFA said it is working with importers to minimise the impact on chicken supply. SINGAPORE (May 24): Malaysia’s move to restrict chicken exports may result in temporary disruptions to the supply of chilled chicken in Singapore, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a statement on Monday evening (May 23).