Egg supply issue: interim foreign sources identified, says Mat Sabu

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KUALA LUMPUR – Several foreign sources have been identified to temporarily alleviate the supply of chicken eggs in Malaysia, said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.

This was announced in a statement today by its minister Mohamad Sabu, who added that his ministry will ensure that the imported eggs are free from diseases and meet the regulatory standards.

“The ministry recognises the necessity of eggs, which are a popular daily source of protein among Malaysians, with an average consumption rate of 968 million eggs per month.

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