KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) is in the final stages of an investigation into the alleged existence of a cartel controlling the price and production of chickens in the country.

       Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said several breeders and chicken integrators were also called to assist in the probe.

       “A full report is expected to be tabled this month on whether it is true or otherwise,” Bernama reported him saying.

       He said this after appearing as a guest in Bernama Radio’s “Jendela Fikir” programme yesterday where he talked about India’s ban on the export of wheat flour and if it affected the supply in Malaysia (Larangan Eksport Tepung Gandum India Jejas Bekalan Tempatan?).

       MyCC had set up a special team in early February to investigate allegations of anti-competitive conduct, including anti-competitive agreements and/or abuse of dominant position in the market that could cause an increase in the price of goods.

       Meanwhile, Rosol said the decision on the extension of the subsidy for poultry farmers scheduled to end this Sunday would be finalised by the Cabinet.

       “We have some suggestions related to the matter, and the meeting today (yesterday) will decide whether to stop or continue, but with a slight improvement.

       “Maybe the Cabinet has other proposals, so the decision depends on the Cabinet,” he said.