The ex-PKR Youth leader Thiban Subramaniam says the end to subsidy and price control for chicken raises concerns about price increases before the festive celebration.
Last week, the government announced an end to subsidies and price controls on the sale of chicken, effective Nov 1.
Thiban Subramaniam said the agriculture and food security ministry’s announcement that it would terminate the subsidy and price control for chicken from Nov 1 has raised concerns about the increase in chicken prices just before the festive celebration. “The domestic trade and cost of living ministry can also carry out a ‘special Deepavali operation’ to ensure price-controlled items are sold at the stipulated prices,” he said in a Facebook post.Thiban said while rationalising subsidies is a bold move to ensure no subsidy wastage, it must be handled effectively to avoid sudden price hikes and supply disruptions as people prepare for the Deepavali celebration.
“With only 12 days left until the Deepavali celebration, the reality is that many are still unable to make preparations or go shopping due to financial constraints and the increasing cost of living,” he said.
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