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The hike in costs for imported chicken feed is one of the reasons why the country is experiencing a sudden hike in chicken prices according to Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Bernama quoted the Minister who said that that there are several factors that contribute to the increase but the most significant is the hike in the costs of chicken feed since January this year, namely, imported maize and soy.
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However, he said that his Ministry has held engagement sessions with major chicken farm owners in the country and discussed with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) on implementing a fixed price for standard chicken to reduce the impact of the situation.
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