KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Minister of Agriculture plus Food Industries Ronald Kiandee said the particular country’s export ban on chickens is set to end on August 31.
“This intervention can be temporary, and is scheduled to end on August 31 at this point, ” Mr Kiandee stated in parliament upon Thursday (Aug 4).
He was replying to Kluang MP Wong Shu Qi’s followup question during ministerial question time.
Calling your decision to ban exports a wrong move, Microsoft Wong said the ban had triggered Singapore to diversify its food sources and purchase chickens from all other neighbouring countries.
“We have lost a market. So no matter whether we all reopen or permit exports again, we now have lost a customer, ” Ms Wong said.
In answer, Mr Kiandee reiterated that the ban had been temporary and that similar protectionist steps had been taken by other countries which were facing shortages of food items.
“When conditions are stable nationwide – not just oversupply in a few locations, but all across the country – of course the government will decide to allow exports, ” he stated.