Fowl play: chicken shortage result of multiple govt cock-ups, farmer claims

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KUALA LUMPUR – The current chicken shortage in the Malaysian market stems from a series of poor government decisions, observed a local player.

The chicken farmer, who did not want to be named due to “fear of repercussions”, pointed towards the rising costs of chicken feed.

“The price of chickens is controlled, but the price of feed made from corn, which we import, has gone up along with transportation costs.

“In the global market, countries are scrambling to get their hands on the feed,” he told The Vibes when contacted.

Now, due to the rising costs and fixed price of chickens, farmers have been forced to reduce their supply.

Maintaining a steady supply of chicken, he said, would see losses borne by farmers.

He stressed that the price of the birds needs to be increased, but the government seems to be lagging or outright refusing to budge on the matter.

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