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 allocated to his ministry. Prior to the 15th general election at the end of last year, the government led by Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced Budget 2023 with a total allocation of RM372.3 billion. Of the amount, RM5.32 billion was allocated to the agriculture and food industries