Why is chicken excluded from the 2022 Hari Raya Puasa maximum price scheme?

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Chicken is Excluded from the 2022 Hari Raya Puasa Maximum Price Scheme Due to Existing Price Controls

Chicken has been excluded from the 2022 Hari Raya Puasa Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) because a separate price control for chicken and chicken eggs is already in effect. This existing control, implemented on February 5, 2022, is set to continue until June 5, 2022, rendering the inclusion of chicken in the Hari Raya scheme redundant.
Existing Price Control for Chicken and Eggs

The decision to exclude chicken from the 2022 Hari Raya Puasa SHMMP stems from the ongoing price control measures for both chicken and chicken eggs. These measures were put in place earlier in the year and are scheduled to remain active throughout the Hari Raya period. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) confirmed that this existing control sufficient for managing chicken prices.
Reductions in Standard Chicken Maximum Retail Price

Prior to the Hari Raya season, the National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) had already made adjustments to the maximum retail price for standard chicken. On January 31, 2022, NACCOL decided to reduce the ceiling price for standard chicken by 20 sen, bringing it down to RM8.90 from the previous RM9.10. This proactive measure aimed to stabilise chicken prices before the festive period.
Continuity of Chicken Egg Pricing

Similarly, the pricing for chicken eggs across all grades remains aligned with existing controls. The price of chicken eggs will continue to be governed by the Malaysian Maximum Family Price Scheme (SHMKM). This ensures that the cost of eggs remains consistent and predictable for consumers, independent of the Hari Raya specific price controls.

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