The five companies sought the stay pending an appeal to quash the fine.

Companies involved were issued cease and desist orders.

Blanket subsidies will only benefit 'towkays', says Mohamad.

This after poultry farmers can't locate subsidy application forms.

Disease's spread risks already strained global food supply.

Livestock association says supplies will return to normal.

Competition commission also proposing to fine four other feed millers.

Dept says supply situation is improving.

'We will look at opportunities like green house technology.'

M'sia produces most of its poultry, but supply vulnerable to imported feed costs.

Poultry with outdoor access particularly vulnerable to infection with bird flu.

Participants served Evian at cost of living council meeting.

CORONAVIRUS | The supermarket chain says, however, it will continue to source for the supply of chicken from other suppliers.

LETTER | Problems of 'unhygienic' poultry at the retailing section of wet markets are not impossible to solve.

Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Ronald Kiandee says suppliers have given their assurances that there is no shortage.