Alex Wong urges Sabah govt to reintroduce chicken and egg subsidies for B40 group

KOTA KINABALU (Dec 16): Karamunting assemblyman Alex Wong Tshun Khee has urged the Sabah government to consider providing chicken and egg subsidies for the B40 group.

Wong said prices of daily necessities such as chicken and eggs continue to rise, placing a heavy burden on his constituents, especially those with large families, fishermen and daily wage workers.

“Such subsidies would help reduce the cost of living and ensure that the people can continue to access basic food items at reasonable prices,” he said at the State Legislative Assembly when debating the 2026 Sabah Budget on Tuesday.

He said that the termination of chicken and egg subsidies has had a significant impact on the people.

“Prices of these essential goods have continued to increase, placing further pressure on residents, particularly those in the low-income group. I therefore urge the State government to consider targeted subsidies or assistance at the state level to help ease the cost of living for the people of Sabah. This measure is important for the protection and welfare of the public.”

At the same time, he also urged the Sabah government to provide annual funding for the repair and maintenance of walkways in villages along the coastal areas of his constituency.

“Many wooden bridges leading to homes are frequently damaged due to weather conditions, seawater exposure and daily use. Annual repair works are necessary to ensure the safety of residents, particularly children and the elderly. I therefore request yearly funding for the repair and maintenance of village bridges in this area.”

He also requested that the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) be extended to Karamunting, as many residents are currently renting homes at high and unstable rates.

There is also a need for housing development in coastal areas where access routes to homes frequently require repairs.

Well-planned PPR housing would not only provide comfortable homes for the people, but would also reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve the overall quality of life of residents, he said.