Customers buying chicken at a stall inside the Bukit Mertajam wet market during the conditional MCO period in Bukit Mertajam. — Photos: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star
THE price of dressed chicken at the wet market in Bukit Mertajam town on Penang mainland is now RM9.50per kg, an increase of almost 50% as compared to before the movement control order (MCO) was implemented.
Traders are attributing the price increase to suppliers, claiming that the latter were now charging more from a lack of supply.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
