PETALING JAYA, May 23 — Poultry traders and customers fear that chicken prices will continue to rise should the poultry companies that suspended operations this weekend continue their protest.
“This is actually not new, not something that happened just this week. Since March, there has been a problem with chicken supply; except this month, it has hit us the worst. Traders and customers have since expressed their fear of no chicken supply and hiked prices of any available chicken supplies. “They were here to inspect prices, but I managed to explain why I was charging higher. They accepted my reason, but I do hope this will be resolved soon,” she said.
Another trader, Wan Rohaini who also has to charge more, said she was frustrated at the situation, indicating that it is confusing as to whether she could continue with her business. “Fish is getting more and more expensive too, and for chicken, the supply range and types of chicken is wide as compared to other meat types.Suresh Murethi expressed concern that the lack of poultry supplies would affect his catering business May 22, 2022. — Picture by Devan Manuel
Facing a similar situation, Jegathesan said he too had to inform his customers that he was not able to deliver orders that were reserved before the boycott was initiated.
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