Kuala lumpur: The supply of chicken eggs in the market remains stable and sufficient to meet the needs of the people, even though the subsidy rate has been reduced by five sen since May 1. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu emphasized that this situation indicates that the reduction in subsidies has not impacted the availability of chicken eggs.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Mohamad Sabu remarked that this stability reflects the growing sustainability and resilience of the local production system. The government had previously announced that price control on chicken eggs would be lifted while the subsidy rate would be reduced from 10 sen to five sen per egg, effective May 1, 2025, before being fully discontinued on August 1.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security explained that the decision was made after considering the industry’s commitment to ensuring that chicken egg production remains sufficient and secure. This approach also considers the unsustainability of maintaining prolonged price controls and subsidies for the long-term viability of the local egg production industry and the country’s financial position.

The move to retarget egg subsidies is part of the government’s broader effort to ensure more efficient use of public funds while promoting the sustainability of local food production.