Economy-focused entities to debut lower-priced "standard grade" egg options
Affordable Special Grade Eggs Introduced in Malaysia
The Malaysian government has introduced a new grade of eggs, known as the Special Grade Eggs, aimed at providing a more affordable and competitive option for consumers. This move comes after the government ended price controls on chicken eggs on May 1, 2023, as part of its efforts to optimize subsidy expenditure.
The Special Grade Eggs will be sold without government subsidies and made available nationwide through government-linked sales outlets like Agro Madani Sales, Rahmah Sales, FAMA, and Farmers’ Organisation Authority outlets. Foreigners will also be allowed to purchase these eggs without restriction.
The government spent nearly RM2.5 billion on egg subsidies from February 2022 to December 2024, but with the end of broad subsidies, it is expected to save approximately RM100 million per month. The savings generated from this measure will be channelled to welfare programs for the people.
The subsidy reduction for each egg is from 10 sen to five sen. However, the price of the Special Grade Eggs has not been disclosed yet. The ministry is confident that the egg industry can maintain a sufficient and stable supply of eggs. It also emphasizes enforcement against price manipulation to keep prices fair and stable.
The Special Grade Eggs are introduced as a cheaper, non-subsidized alternative aimed at affordability. This restructuring measure is part of the government's ongoing efforts to optimize subsidy expenditure and provide more targeted support where it is needed most.
[1] Agro Madani Sales: https://www.agromadani.com.my/ [2] Rahmah Sales: https://www.rahmahsales.com.my/ [3] FAMA: https://www.fama.com.my/ [4] Farmers’ Organisation Authority: https://foa.gov.my/
Key points: - The government ended blanket subsidies and price controls, reducing subsidies per egg from 10 sen to 5 sen on May 1, 2023, and is restructuring subsidies into a more targeted system starting August 1, 2025. - The Special Grade Eggs will be sold at prices aimed to ease consumer burden but are not subsidized by the government, allowing foreign purchasers to buy them without restriction. - No official specific price per egg for Special Grade Eggs has been announced yet; the ministry emphasizes enforcement against price manipulation to keep prices fair and stable. - The government saved around RM100 million monthly after ending subsidies and plans to use these savings for other welfare programs.
- The Malaysian government, in an effort to optimize subsidy expenditure, has introduced a new, non-subsidized egg grade called Special Grade Eggs, aiming to provide an affordable option for consumers.
- These Special Grade Eggs will be made available nationwide through government-linked sales outlets such as Agro Madani Sales, Rahmah Sales, FAMA, and the Farmers’ Organisation Authority outlets, as well as to foreign purchasers without restriction.
- The savings generated from the subsidy reduction will be channeled towards welfare programs for the people, demonstrating the government's focus on improving the lifestyle of its citizens, particularly in areas like food-and-drink and business.
- Despite the subsidy reduction, the government is working to ensure the egg industry maintains a sufficient and stable supply, with a strong emphasis on preventing price manipulation to keep prices fair and stable for consumers, contributing to a more competitive agriculture sector in Malaysia's culture.
