What’s happening
The Malaysian government will fully discontinue its egg subsidy program starting August 1, 2025, ending long-standing price support measures for consumers and producers.
Why it matters
Eggs are a staple in Malaysian households, and the removal of subsidies could impact consumer prices and household food security—particularly among lower-income groups. The move signals the government’s confidence in a stabilised supply chain and production cost environment.
Details
- Effective May 1, the current subsidy of RM0.10 per egg will be halved to RM0.05.
- All price controls on eggs will be lifted in August.
- The decision was made following improvements in production stability and cost management within the egg industry.
What they’re saying
“The industry has shown consistent supply and competitive pricing, especially during the recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season,” said the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) in a statement.
They added that the industry is committed to introducing special-grade eggs at affordable prices to offset market changes.
Between the lines
While the government steps back from direct price intervention, it plans to soften the impact by:
- Expanding affordable access through initiatives like Agro Madani and Rahmah Sales, available at FAMA and LPP outlets nationwide.
- Enhancing enforcement against profiteering and price manipulation via the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 (Akhap 2011).
What’s next
As August nears, the focus will shift to monitoring retail egg prices, ensuring consumer protection, and watching how the market adapts to the removal of subsidies.