raw material prices have led to a shortage of Malaysia chicken supply. The Malaysian government announced that it would ban the export of live chickens from June. Neighboring countries Singapore were hit by a series of impacts. People are worried that they will never be able to eat the affordable Hainan chicken rice again, and there are long queues in front of the stall.
AFP reported that the Malaysian government has banned the export of about 3.6 million chickens per month from today, which is the latest protection measure to solve the domestic supply shortage and severe inflation.
But this sudden move caused panic in Singapore, where many foods in Singapore rely on imports from Malaysia, including 1/3 of the chicken consumed nationwide.
The public is particularly worried about the impact on Hainan chicken rice. This is a very popular fast food for boiled chicken, rice and chili sauce, and it is sold in cooked food markets throughout Singapore.
Fu Huilian, the owner of the well-known local "Everyday Hainan Chicken Rice", said that Hainan Chicken Rice will inevitably increase its price.
She said: "If the suppliers rise a lot, we have to rise a little, otherwise we can't survive."
The day before the Malaysian starts export restrictions, and before the restaurant owners raise prices, people line up a long buying line at the stalls.
office worker Lin Meilan is also among the crowd. She told AFP that although she does not particularly like Hainan chicken rice, she still wants to eat it sometimes. "So if the (ban) lasts for a period of time, it will be a problem for me."
Some vendor owners raised prices while officials warned that the supply of chicken would be interrupted.
Singapore’s official food agency recommends that consumers only buy essentials, consider buying frozen chicken instead of refrigerated chicken, or choose other meats.
Most of Singapore imported from Malaysia live chickens and were then slaughtered and refrigerated at home; frozen chicken is usually imported from other countries, such as Brazilian .
Like many other countries, Malaysia is struggling to fight the worsening inflation , especially in terms of food, and therefore has to introduce restrictions.
Singapore, which has been tense with Kuala Lumpur for decades, is also facing rising prices, and inflation has reached its highest level in 10 years.
