KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) expects the supply of local white rice (BPT) to rebound within a month following the government’s...
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security expects the supply of local white rice to rebound within a month following the government’s recent intervention measures., Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said that the intervention measures through the BPT Special Programme will increase the rice production quota in the market nationwide by more than 20 per cent.
In a statement, KPKM said that rice manufacturers and rice wholesalers had agreed to this during an engagement session on August 27, in Alor Setar. “The ministry will hold a special press conference after the session to explain the short and long-term solution methods and mechanisms to deal with the BPT issue,” he was quoted as saying.
“If you look at the results of the SMART SBB Mini Sekinchan, the production of BPT has increased to more than three tonnes to 14 tonnes compared to only 11 tonnes per season.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Agriculture Ministry: Price hike for imported white rice leads to increased demand for local white riceKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — The rising price of imported white rice will benefit the country’s rice and paddy industry as consumer demand for local white rice has...
Read more »
Don't play 'blame game' over local rice supply issues, says Mat SabuJOHOR BARU: Do not play the 'blame game' regarding the country's local rice supply issues, as it was inherited from previous governments, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Read more »
‘Fatwa’ Muhyiddin akibat berkawan dengan PAS, kata Mat SabuPresiden Amanah berkata beliau kecewa apabila bekas perdana menteri itu mengeluarkan “fatwa” haram mengundi calon PH.
Read more »
Mat Sabu: Pembangkang risau dengan perpaduan PH-BNJOHOR BAHRU: Perpaduan kukuh yang terjalin antara Pakatan Harapan (PH) dan Barisan Nasional (BN) menyebabkan pembangkang dilihat mula risau dan memain...
Read more »
Mat Sabu: Opposition worried over Unity GovernmentJOHOR BAHRU: The strong sense of unity forged between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) has worried the Opposition to the extent that it ...
Read more »
Muhyiddin’s ‘fatwa’ a result of being friends with PAS, says Mat SabuAmanah president Mohamad Sabu says he did not expect the PN chairman to issue an ‘edict’ against voting for the PH candidate in the Pulai by-election.
Read more »