SERDANG, April 28 — The purchase limit for 10kg local white rice priced at RM26 has been raised to five bags per transaction, from two bags previously.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the relaxation was introduced to meet current consumer demand and address the needs of targeted groups, particularly poor household heads.
“As of mid-April, a total of 3.16 million 10kg bags of local white rice have been distributed through more than 47,000 registered retail premises nationwide.
“States such as Selangor, Kedah, Perak and Johor recorded the highest distribution figures. This initiative is among the ministry’s key efforts to consistently safeguard the nation’s rice supply,” he said.
Mohamad said this in his speech at the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s (KPKM) Monthly Assembly and Aidilfitri Gathering at Maeps, Serdang today. — Bernama
