BAGAN DATUK: The government will review the need to continue providing subsidies to chicken breeders and egg producers in June, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said so far, a total of RM1.8bil in subsidies had been allocated for the breeders and producers involved, and the sum is expected to exceed RM2bil by June.
“We will conduct a study on whether to continue with the subsidy or try other methods to ensure that the price of the raw material stays stable.
“That is what we are looking into. If it is stable, why is there a need to continue with the subsidies?
“The money can instead be channelled to other sectors,” he told reporters after launching the “Program Malaysia Madani: Perikanan Cukup dan Terjamin” in Hutan Melintang here yesterday, Bernama reported.
In another development, Mohamad said his ministry had asked the Veterinary Services Department to carry out detailed checks on eggs imported from India to ensure the quality meets the stipulated standards.
“The department will carry out inspections immediately, and all feedback regarding the matter will be relayed to us,” he said.
On Friday, Fomca deputy secretary-general Nur Asyikin Aminuddin urged the ministry to ensure eggs imported from India are properly checked to avoid the sale of low-quality and expired eggs.
