‘Egg shortage will be over soon’

Scrambling for more: The ministry is confident the supply of eggs will stabilise in Malaysia once egg farms and delivery companies resume operation after the CNY break. — Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The current shortage of eggs is due to high festive consumption, as well as farms and delivery companies not operating during the Chinese New Year holiday period, says the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.

Its enforcement director Azman Adam said the sharp increase in the purchase of eggs before, during and after the recent holidays has contributed to the current shortage.