Ample rice supply despite local shortfall


PONTIAN: There is ample rice supply in Malaysia despite local production being affected by changing weather patterns, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said this is because the country has been able to meet over 40% of its requirement for rice through imports.

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