Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim appeared to make a double entendre about the egg supply shortage when greeting Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu at a special cabinet meeting in Putrajaya today.

When shaking Mohamad’s hand, Anwar (above) pointed at him and quipped “Ini telur tak ada?” (This one has no eggs?) in a northern accent, a wry smile on his face.

Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof, who was standing next to...