Malaysia eases chicken export ban after protests

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 15, 2022 12:15 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia partially lifted on Tuesday a ban on chicken exports that was aimed at fighting domestic shortages but sent prices soaring in neighboring Singapore, sparking squawks of protest.

However, the curbs are only being eased on a small number of chicken types — and not the one most commonly exported to Singapore — meaning the impact could be limited.

CHICKENS FOR CONSUMPTION A seller prepares freshly butchered chickens at the Kampung Baru wet market in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. AP PHOTO

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