Govt u-turn on egg, chicken subsidies gets all-round support
Putrajaya’s decision to retain subsidies and price controls for chicken and eggs is welcomed by both the business community and the public. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, June 22, 2023.
PUTRAJAYA’s backtracking on its decision to scrap subsidies and price controls for chicken and eggs is welcomed by both the business community and the public. Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations of Malaysia president Hong Chee Meng said now was not the time to withdraw subsidies as people were trying to cope with inflationary pressures and a sluggish economy.
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