GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs division says that there is no chicken egg crisis in the state.

       Its deputy director A. Mogan said based on surveys and information obtained from breeders and wholesalers, stock or supply of chicken eggs was stable in Penang.

       “From Jan 1 onwards, we have not received complaints from traders or consumers regarding any chicken egg shortage in the state.

       “However, due to the school holidays, the demand for chicken eggs is quite high, and we will always monitor the price of eggs under the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011, to ensure that there is no profiteering by any party,” he said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.

       Mogan, who is also the state enforcement chief, said consumers were welcomed to lodge a complaint if there was a problem regarding the price of eggs.

       He said during the enforcement period of the maximum wholesale and retail price from June 6 to 30, grade A chicken eggs (weighing between 65g and 69.9g) wholesale price was set at 41 sen each with the retail price at 43 sen; grade B chicken eggs (weighing between 60g and 64.9g) wholesale price at 39 sen each while the retail price was 41 sen.

       He said Grade C chicken eggs (weighing between 55g and 59.9g) wholesale price was at 37 sen each with retail fixed at 39 sen each.

       “Traders must comply with prices set,” he said.