M’sian Fresh Kampong Chickens, Selected Frozen Products Apparently Allowed For Export Again
Another reversal on the export ban, starting June 15. Here’s where to eat fresh kampong chickens.
In another reversal on its fresh chicken export ban, the Malaysian government is apparently partially lifting the ban for kampong chickens, black chickens and “value-added chicken products” (excluding whole chickens and parts).
A document dated Jun 9 - circulated to chicken farm owners and sellers in Malaysia and which 8days.sg has seen - announced that the selected chooks are allowed for export again after a Cabinet meeting on Jun 8.
Value-added chicken products, which traditionally includes frozen fare like nuggets and sausages, are also apparently included, though the document stated that it doesn’t extend to the export of “whole chickens and chicken parts”. Similarly, live commercial broilers are also still banned for export. The letter was signed by Malaysia’s Director General of the Department of Veterinary Services, Dato' Dr. Norlizan bin Mohd Noor.
(This is a developing story.)
Local chicken supplier confirms bird supply resuming
In a TikTok video clip of fresh birds being processed, local chicken supplier Kee Song Group announced that “fresh kampong chicken and black chicken will be available in the market from 15th June 2022.” The company is also accepting pre-orders for the chooks, which will be delivered “from Wednesday onwards.”
Kee Song’s head of business development, James Sim, tells 8World that the company will “bring in as many chickens as we can, based on the number we have at our farms”, and reassures consumers that there is enough supply to meet demand.
Nasi lemak specialist The Coconut Club has also gotten word from its chicken supplier that the Malaysia-reared, organic GG French Poulet breed it uses for its chicken dishes will be “available from tomorrow”. The restaurant’s managing partner Daniel Sia adds: “As long as we receive them, we will continue serving GG Poulet."
For those looking to enjoy fresh kampong chicken rice, here are four kampong chicken eateries to check out (supply availability subjected to individual eateries — call in advance before heading down to avoid disappointment).
Chicken House
Address (Upp Thomson flagship): 255 Upper Thomson Road Singapore, S428923
Tel: 6456-0698
Opening hours: Open daily 10.30am-9pm
Address (Bukit Timah outlet): 17 Lorong Kilat, Kilat Court, S598139
Tel: 6469-2121
Opening hours: Open daily 10.30am-9pm
Kampong Chicken Eating House
Address: 247 Outram Rd, S169047
Tel: 6221-2522
Opening hours: Open daily 10.45am-midnight
Xing Le Xing Hainanese Chicken Rice
Address: 456 Macpherson Rd, S368174
Opening hours: 11am-2.30pm; 5.30pm-9.30pm
Ah Five Hainanese Chicken Rice
Address: Blk 158 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, S560158
Opening hours: Open daily except Wed. Mon-Tue, Thu-Fri 7.30am-2.30pm, Sat & Sun 7.30am-3.30pm
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