GEORGE TOWN – Penang’s bakeries and hawkers plan to absorb rising costs following the egg subsidy removal on August 1, prioritizing customer satisfaction. A char kway teow vendor, using five trays of eggs daily, offers egg-free servings at RM5.50, with an extra RM1 for eggs. Despite cheaper prices compared to others, past price hikes sparked customer backlash, particularly among retirees. The government, having spent RM2.5 billion on egg subsidies from February 2022 to December 2024 to offset pandemic, but says subsidies are not sustainable for the ongoing viability of the local egg production industry and the nation’s finances. – Straits Times
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