The products will be available soon at select restaurants.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu says this is part of the government's efforts to overcome food shortages in the country.

Hasan Malek says now is the time for Rafizi Ramli to resolve the issues facing the people.

They say the minister should instead investigate why the price of chicken has risen so much.

Noor Azlan Ghazali says the economy minister's remarks leave questions to be clarified.

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi also says the government has decided against floating chicken prices.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government needs to ensure that the country's chicken supply is sufficient and that prices are stable even though there is currently an oversupply of chicken in the market.

Annuar Musa says the same goes for the setting of new ceiling prices for chicken and eggs.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the government will consider reviewing the ban if exports can be allowed without affecting local supplies.

Ronald Kiandee says just over 8,900 subsidy applications by broiler chicken and egg-laying chicken breeders had been approved as of end-July, amounting to RM748 million.

The ceiling price for eggs meanwhile will range from 45 sen each for Grade A eggs to 41 sen for Grade C.

Chicken meat appears to be still in supply, but wet markets and supermarkets are struggling with a shortage of eggs.