The special task force on Jihad Against Inflation will discuss several matters next week, in particular, measures to overcome shortages of essential items during the flood season, its chairperson Annuar Musa said.

Annuar (above), who is also the communications and multimedia minister, said among the issues to be discussed in the meeting to be held in Putrajaya is the increase in egg prices and immediate steps to be taken to increase the production of food-related items.

“Preparations must be made and we feel that...