Illegal Chicken Abattoir Finally Shut Down
MALAYSIA - A chicken slaughterhouse operating illegally for over a decade in a residential area off Jalan Kapar in Klang has finally been closed down.

Farmers Group Requests Chicken Price Rise
MALAYSIA - Poultry farmers want the price of chicken to be raised to allow a fair margin over rising costs.

Indian Maize Ban Makes Waves
MALAYSIA - The livestock industry is bracing itself for a shortage of feed following the Indian government’s decision to ban the export of maize.

World Not Prepared for Avian Flu Pandemic
MALAYSIA - Leading national and international health officials were warned that the world is far from being prepared for a flu pandemic.

Poultry Farmers Call for Price Rise
MALAYSIA - The Malaysian Federation of Livestock Farmers' Association has called for a price increase to cover rising costs.

Chicken Prices Fly High in Malaysia
MALAYSIA - Chicken sellers have increased their prices despite a 60 sen per kilo drop in ex-farm prices, says Federation of Livestock Farmers Association of Malaysia (FLFAM).

Malaysian Chicken Burst Through Ceiling Price
MALAYSIA - A sudden increase in the price of live chicken meat has taken trader by surprise by exceeding the ceiling price..

Imminent Strike in Malaysia
MALAYSIA - Livestock farmers in Malaysia have this week been threatening to go on strike if the government continues to pay no heed to their price woes.

Senior Appointment Underpins Pas Reform Expansion in Asia
MALAYSIA - Pas Reform has further underlined its commitment to the Asian Hatchery sector, with the appointment of a new Sales Director for the region and the opening of a new subsidiary office in Malaysia.

Isolated Kuala Balah Set to Become Major Chicken, Egg Producer
MALAYSIA - Kuala Balah, in Kelantan’s interior, is set to become the East Coast’s biggest chicken and egg producer.

Johor poultry farmers in a price bind
MALAYSIA - Poultry breeders in Johor are facing a dilemma following the increase of the price of chicks, chicken feed and medicines, reports Gladys Tay, The Star.

Australian Investors Eye Chicken Farms in Malaysia
MALAYSIA - Two Australian investors are eyeing the potential of Malaysia's East Coast Economic Region (ECER) as a poultry hub, local media reported on Tuesday.

Aviagen Participates in Grand Opening of New GPS Farm in Malaysia
MALAYSIA - Aviagen, the world’s leading poultry breeding company, recently celebrated the grand opening of the first new grandparent farm in Malaysia in 20 years.

Growing Corn In Indonesia To Reduce Feed Cost
MALAYSIA - Local poultry farmers and livestock breeders will be able to grow corn in Indonesia and export it to Malaysia via reverse investment, as part of efforts to reduce the rising cost of animal feed that has risen 40% - 50% yearly.

Committee To Ensure Chicken Feed Is Halal
MALYSIA - A committee has been formed to ensure that the chicken feed used by commercial farms in the country is free from pig enzyme.

Muhyiddin To Villagers: Breed Chicken For Own Consumption
MALAYSIA - Villagers have been urged to breed chicken for personal consumption as commercial breeders may reduce the number of birds due to higher chicken feed cost.

Govt May Import Chicken To Address Short Supply
MALAYSIA - The Government will import chicken from neighbouring countries if poultry supply shortage continues, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today.

Negri Govt Says No To New Poultry Farms
MALAYSIA - The state government will not allow the opening of new poultry farms in Negri Sembilan and existing chicken breeders have been told to operate closed farming systems by Dec 31 if they wanted to remain in the business.

More Consumers Avoiding Chicken Stalls At Wet Markets
MALAYSIA - Fed up with the rising price of chicken, especially with the action of some traders to raise the price above the ceiling price of RM6 per kg, consumers have started to limit their spending on chicken.

Chicken Prices: Seek The Views Of All
MALAYSIA - The ministry’s priority has always been to promote domestic trade.

Poultry Dealers Must Discuss With Ministry Before Raising Prices
KUALA LUMPUR - The Perak Poultry Dealers Association has been asked to discuss with the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry over its decision to raise the price of chickens.

Dealers Say Difficult To Sell Chicken At Ceiling Price
MALAYSIA - The Perak Poultry Dealers Association is insisting on selling chickens during the upcoming festive season at RM6 per kg in defiance of the ceiling price of RM5.60.

Malaysia's QSR To Open KFC Outlets In Cambodia
MALAYSIA - QSR Brands Bhd is expanding its restaurant business under the KFC brand to Cambodia.

Likely Ban On Open Poultry Rearing
MALAYSIA - Villagers and small-time breeders may no longer be allowed to rear chicken in the open to minimise the recurrence of bird flu in the country.

Cause Of Chicken Deaths In Four States Not From Bird Flu - Chua
KUALA LUMPUR - Bird flu is not the cause of death of chickens in four states yesterday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Thursday.