Despite a recent reduction in subsidies, Malaysia’s supply of chicken eggs remains stable and sufficient to meet public demand, according to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. In a Facebook post today, he said the unchanged supply levels since the subsidy was cut by five sen per egg on May 1 reflect the growing resilience and sustainability of the local egg production industry.
The government had earlier announced that the price control mechanism for chicken eggs would be lifted, and the subsidy reduced from 10 sen to 5 sen per egg starting May 1, with full removal scheduled for August 1.
Mohamad Sabu said the move was based on the industry’s commitment to maintaining a secure and sufficient egg supply. The decision also considered the long-term sustainability of Malaysia’s fiscal position, noting that maintaining blanket subsidies indefinitely is not financially viable.
The ministry added that retargeting subsidies is part of a broader government strategy to ensure more efficient use of public funds while strengthening the sustainability of local food production systems.
