Malaysia To End Egg Subsidy On 1st Aug, Prices To Egg-scalate

Egg subsidy in Malaysia to end on 1st August

From Ramly burgers and nasi lemak to Japanese katsudon, eggs are a staple ingredient in our favourite dishes.

Come 1st May 2025, the Malaysian government will initiate a phased reduction of its egg subsidy, which will affect the prices of eggs sold locally. The current subsidy of RM0.10 per egg will be halved to RM0.05, and by 1st August, the subsidy will be abolished.

Phased out subsidies for eggs from 1st May

This decision to end the egg subsidy in Malaysia follows an evaluation conducted by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, or the Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan (KPKM), as shared in a statement released on their Facebook on 30th April.

It concluded that the prolonged period of price controls and subsidies is unsustainable for both the local egg production industry and the country’s finances.

The ministry highlighted that the egg production and supply have stabilised, particularly during festival seasons such as the Hari Raya celebrations that see eggs fly off the shelves. Competitive prices were maintained and egg supply exceeded demand.

Between February 2022 and December 2024, the government spent nearly RM2.5 billion on egg subsidies. The subsidy was introduced and maintained to protect against supply chain disruptions and rising costs due to the pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia conflict, which also affected soya beans and corn.

In response, the government will conclude the egg subsidy on 1st August, with price per egg reduced first from RM0.10 to RM0.05 on 1st May to soften the blow of the hiked prices.

Close monitoring of egg supply and sales

To mitigate the potential increase in egg prices, the government has outlined several measures.

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Industry players have agreed to introduce special-grade eggs at more reasonable prices to ensure continued affordability for shoppers. Additionally, affordable egg options will remain available through initiatives such as Jualan Agro MADANI and Jualan Rahmah campaigns, which run nationwide.

The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) and the KPKM will also jointly monitor the egg supply and sales in Malaysia following the end of the subsidy.

Egg subsidy to end in Malaysia on 1st Aug

The end of the egg subsidy in Malaysia will affect the cost of our grocery runs, but at the very least, we can be assured that there won’t be any shortages even during high-demand periods for this pantry staple.