Govt doing its finest to deal with rice concern, states Anwar

PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has actually offered his guarantee that the federal government is not sitting idle and rather will do whatever in its power to relieve the problem of individuals who have actually been impacted by the present boost in worldwide rice rates.

He stated this consisted of the different intervention steps revealed by Agriculture and Cost of Living Minister Mohamad Sabu today to reduce individuals's issue relating to the boost in the rate of imported white rice and the increase in need for regional white rice.

“I have actually held a conference with him (Mohamad Sabu) at my workplace to go over and discover services relating to the rice scenario in the nation.

“It is hoped that these procedures can assist alleviate the problem individuals are dealing with. Insya-Allah,” he composed in a Facebook post today.

Anwar, who is likewise fund minister, stated the unity federal government is worried, particularly when individuals desire assurances about the supply of regional white rice and the rate of imported white rice.

“I am extremely conscious and listen to all the grievances raised by the individuals following the boost in the rate of imported white rice in the market following the increase in worldwide rice rates,” he stated.

Anwar stated the phenomenon of intensifying rice costs is not just taking place in Malaysia however likewise in local nations following the actions of 19 nations in restricting the export of rice to offer concern to their own individuals.

Previously, Mohamad informed an unique interview that the prime minister had actually consented to carry out 4 extra intervention steps to conquer the rice supply problem in the nation.

These consisted of directing the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to increase the circulation of regional white rice in backwoods, consisting of sundry stores, with the federal government bearing the transport expense for Fama.

For Sabah and Sarawak, Mohamad stated the federal government consented to provide an aid of RM950 per tonne for imported white rice starting October 5, so the general public will have the ability to acquire it at a market price of RM31 per 10kg. — Bernama, October 2, 2023.