PETALING JAYA: Demand for certain essential food items is expected to remain high despite a modest Hari Raya Aidifitri celebration this year, says Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
“Although the celebrations are expected to be moderate due to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP), demand is still there and is expected to rise before and during the festive period, ” said the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister.
For the first time, Nanta said, a 30-day enforcement period is being enforced for price-controlled items compared with the usual 14 days at festive seasons in previous years.
“The price controlled food items will cover 12 categories from eggs to chicken, beef and seafood.