GURUN: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries has assured adequate chicken and egg supply to meet the demand for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration next month.

       Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said the supply of raw materials is stable.

       "We are monitoring the poultry and egg farms, and we are assured by the farm operators and producers that there is sufficient supply for the upcoming festive season.

       "The ministry will see in terms of supply perspective while the price will be monitored by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs,” he told reporters after launching the United Arab Emirates-based HotPack Packaging Industries LLC (Hotpack) groundbreaking ceremony here.

       Kiandee said the cost of livestock production is currently increasing because the price of imported animal feeds is also increasing.

       "From the ministry’s point of view, the cost of livestock production has increased over the past two months.

       “We import corn and soybean meal from overseas depending on the import market price,” he added. - Bernama