Australian poultry producers eyeing chicken farming in Malaysia

Two large-scale Australian chicken producers are keeping a watchful eye on the East Coast Economic Region (ECER), Malaysia, as a potential poultry centre.

According to chief economist Dr Yeah Kim Leng, Australian investors have noted the region's potential and are busy collecting information on the viability and cost effectiveness of chicken farming in the area, comprising Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Mersing (Johor).