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Malaysia's ban on chicken exports signals deepening food protectionism

Malaysian curbs on poultry exports are grinding into their fourth week. Singapore is a big customer and buys about 98% of live shipments

While the chicken saga has unique characteristics, not least of which is Singapore’s extreme dependence, Malaysia isn’t the first to engage in food protectionism. (Photo: Bloomberg)
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While the chicken saga has unique characteristics, not least of which is Singapore’s extreme dependence, Malaysia isn’t the first to engage in food protectionism. (Photo: Bloomberg)

To get a handle on the forces disrupting the global food supply chain, a small chicken processing plant on the outskirts of Malaysia’s biggest metro area isn’t a bad place

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First Published: Jun 21 2022 | 7:50 AM IST

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