Malaysia announced on Monday (May 23) that the country intends to stop exporting chickens in June. Some poultry sellers here said they may have to shut their stalls temporarily, while others expect a price hike of about 10 to 30 per cent.

Meanwhile, consumers The Straits Times spoke to said they are not worried and will turn to other meats or buy frozen chicken from other countries.

In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Hairianto Dirman spoke with Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh to discuss this development.

Malaysia announced on Monday (May 23) that the country intends to stop exporting chickens in June. Some poultry sellers here said they may have to shut their stalls temporarily, while others expect a price hike of about 10 to 30 per cent.
Meanwhile, consumers The Straits Times spoke to said they are not worried and will turn to other meats or buy frozen chicken from other countries.
In The Straits Times&rsquo; The Big Story, Hairianto Dirman spoke with Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh to discuss this development.

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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.