No fresh chicken? No problem. Experts suggest other sources of protein

Dieticians suggest alternate sources like fish, tofu dairy products and other lean meats. PHOTO: ISTOCKPHOTO
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SINGAPORE - Chicken features in gym owner Viknesh Vennu's lunch and dinner every day, be it grilled chicken with pasta, baked chicken with couscous or roasted chicken breast with vegetables.

But the 31-year-old may soon have to replace his favourite meat with another source of protein, with Malaysia's ban on the export of chicken starting Wednesday (June 1).

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