Govt studying calls to lift chicken export ban - PM
He said poultry breeders made an application to the government to review the ban on exporting chicken.
“We will discuss it, and if we feel...
The government is looking into a proposal to lift the ban on the export of chicken, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said poultry breeders made an application to the government to review the ban on exporting chicken.
“We will discuss it, and if we feel exports can be allowed without affecting local supplies, maybe we can consider reviewing it.
“This is being discussed and (Agriculture and Food Industries Minister) Ronald (Kiandee) will provide the details on the amount of chicken output for next month. Will there be an effect if we allow exports?” he asked.
Ismail Sabri said the concern is if 3.6 million birds are allowed to be exported a month, supply in the country may be affected.
When domestic supply drops, he said, prices will rise because demand exceeds supply.
“That’s why I asked Mafi (minister Ronald) to look into detail the chicken output projection for next month," he said today.
The prime minister was speaking to reporters after visiting the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agrotourism Exhibition (Maha) 2022 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park in Serdang, Selangor.
He said the government will consider the interests of all parties and ensure the people would not be adversely affected by its decision.
He said Mafi was expected to table its report on projected chicken production next week.
Prices of goods
The prime minister also instructed the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry to prepare a list of goods which have become cheaper and those which have yet to see a price drop.
“This is to enable the government to focus on reducing prices of goods for the comfort of the people,” he added.
On another matter, Ismail Sabri said the issue of a data breach which affected online payment gateway provider iPay88 Sdn Bhd will be discussed by the cabinet.
“There are several proposals calling for an RCI (Royal Commission of Inquiry) and so on. We will bring it to the cabinet because it is a major issue,” he added
- Bernama
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