Warisan veep laments high pork prices in Sabah

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KOTA KINABALU: An Opposition assemblyman says the Sabah government has failed to address high pork prices in time for Chinese New Year.

Tanjung Aru assemblyman Datuk Junz Wong said the situation continued despite an assurance by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

According to Wong, eatery operators and consumers from the state capital and as far as Sandakan, Tawau, Keningau, Kudat and Beaufort met him recently to voice their disappointment over the rising cost of living, especially pork prices."Everyone is looking forward to a lively atmosphere during Chinese New Year. But the main concern is the rising cost of living, especially the price of pork.

"So there will be an even worse supply shortage after Chinese New Year," said Wong, who is also Warisan vice president . He said the government would allow the import of pork products until the situation returned to normal.ALSO READ:The pork industry in Sabah had been badly affected by African Swine Fever over the past two years, affecting the local market.

 

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