GEORGE TOWN, June 19 — The 3-sen reduction in egg prices has been well-received by consumers, who now hope this positive change will pave the way for further price cuts on other...
Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the price reduction of eggs by 3 sen effective immediately. He said that based on research, eggs were a staple for B40 families and this price reduction of eggs will benefit them. — Picture by Hari AnggaraGEORGE TOWN, June 19 — The 3-sen reduction in egg prices has been well-received by consumers, who now hope this positive change will pave the way for further price cuts on other essential food items.
“It won’t make much of a difference, there are costs of other things like rice, chicken and vegetables,” she said.Therefore, she wants the government to consider reducing the prices of other essential food items too.Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the price reduction of eggs by 3 sen effective immediately. He said that based on research, eggs were a staple for B40 families and this price reduction of eggs will benefit them.
Rainforest Bakery founder, Jesse Tan, said the 3 sen reduction is too little to make any difference in the cost of ingredients. — Picture by Hari Anggara
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