Chinese open houses during Chinese New Year usually have servings of tidbits.  Whereas Malay open houses.....wow...so much food.  Satay, curry ayam, rendang ayam, lemang, etc. etc. 

Lembu > chicken so people will always eat chicken but chicken > some fish. Should eat more fish.

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysi...-price-gouging/

Buyers cry ‘fowl’ over Ramadan price-gouging
August 11, 2010



ALOR SETAR, Aug 11 — Muslims who start fasting today to mark Ramadan are left fuming as traders resort to profiteering by hiking the price of chicken.

A Bernama check at the Alor Setar central market and Jitra wet market today found that the price of chicken had been increased by 30 to 50 sen per kg.

Saniah Ahmad,42, who was met at the market was shocked by the big increase in the price of chicken.

“The price of chicken has increased from RM6.50 to RM7 per kg. I find this increase way too much,” she said adding authorities should act fast to protect consumers.

Another consumer Che Pi Hamid,46, urged authorities to monitor the price of essential goods to protect consumers against unscrupulous traders. He said traders usually come up with a host of reasons to justify the hike in price of essential goods during festivals.

Meanwhile, chicken seller Abdul Shukur Darus,33, said he had to hike the chicken price by 30 sen per kg as suppliers had done so.

“I don’t have much choice and have to sell chicken at RM7 per kg although the price is high,” said Shukur.

Fellow chicken seller Wan Ahmad Fauzi Wan Ismail,35, said it was normal for the price of daily goods to cost more during Ramadan.

“We are still selling chicken at RM7 per kg but some traders are selling them at RM7.50 today,” he said.

A check at Jitra market found that the chicken price had increased from RM5.70-RM6 to RM6.50 per kg today.

Kedah Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry director Salleh Ma’amor said chicken was not a controlled item and its price was based on supply and demand.

“We expect the price of chicken to increase by RM1 per kg during Ramadan. Chicken will be made a price controlled item two weeks before Aidilfitri,” he added. — Bernama

shit all no need sleep ka?

robots

shit all no need sleep ka?

robots

what you are implying above is too much

Oh well, I've said what need to be said from a consumer point of view. Anyhow, thanks for all the links soothsayer, and for being civil throughout too. I guess by these evidents, my accusation of a lower price for CNY do seem unjustified. All I can say is, just wait for the next CNY and keep an eye on the chicken sold @ hypermarts, just for the lulz....