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The government is advised to consider a more flexible or targeted price control mechanism for chicken eggs before taking steps to completely remove the subsidy for this essential commodity. Photo for illustrative purposes only - 123RF

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu during the ministry's monthly assembly, today. - Photo by Bernama

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. - Bernama photo

On Monday, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the government had allocated RM3.8 billion for chicken and egg subsidies since February 2022. Bernama FILE PIX

Savings amounting to RM100 million a month following the discontinuation of subsidies and price controls on chicken effective Nov 1 will allow the government to enhance various socio-economic and welfare initiatives, including cash assistance. - BERNAMA

The government's efforts to expand access to chicken supply through Madani Agro Sales and Rahmah Sales across the country is the right step to enable people to buy chicken at reasonable prices. - BERNAMA

A chicken trader at the chow kit market here - FILE PIX

Consumers Front of Sabah (CFOS) president, Nordin Thani, said the government needs to ensure that the supply of chicken is always sufficient to avoid a sharp rise in prices due to the termination of chicken subsidy on Wednesday. - BERNAMA

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu - BERNAMA PIX