SHAH ALAM: A nasi lemak vendor had no alternative however to bundle the favored dish with out eggs as a result of it has been troublesome to get provide for the previous two weeks.
Muhd Amareza Abu Bakar, 26, who sells nasi lemak at Section 30 right here, mentioned he had been getting complaints from prospects who needed their nasi lemak with eggs.
“I have been selling nasi lemak for the past two years. Customers who want nasi lemak with eggs for their children have been complaining,” he said.
He added that he sells nasi lemak both in the morning and evening, and eggs are usually sold out early.
“Customers (in the evening) often complain because there is no choice of side dish for them as they want eggs for their children,” he mentioned.
The shortage of eggs together with the rise in costs has been affecting merchants and the general public who depend upon the protein supply.
According to Sinar Harian, surveys at a number of sundry outlets and supermarkets in Sections 30 and 31 right here discovered that the provision of rooster eggs was inconsistent.
However, the survey additionally discovered that the value of eggs was underneath management, in compliance with the laws set by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.
