In January, Mohamad reportedly said that his ministry was studying the need to float the price of eggs in the market and provide targeted subsidies to the B40 group and that discussions were being held with the finance ministry, the economy ministry and his own ministry. The current retail ceiling price in Peninsular Malaysia for standard chicken is RM9.40 per kg whi for eggs, it is 45 sen for Grade A, 43 sen for Grade B and 41 sen for Grade C. In Langkawi, Sabal Sarawak and Labuan, the maximum price differs based on zones and districts. Meanwhile, on grain com which is almost entirely imported from Argentina and Brazil, affecting the price of chicken and eggs, Mohamad said the government was encouraging its cultivation in Malaysia this year. "In a few more months (grain corn crops) will start yielding. and there are already companies that want to implement (the purchase of grain corn) similar to (the agricultural model of Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas)," he said, adding that studies on grain com cultivation are being carried out in Perlis. On Budget 2023 which will be tabled this Friday. Mohamad said he hoped there would be no reduction in the amount