MAFS, MyCC general study on industry found no anti-competitive practices, says deputy minister

Review to also consider imported white rice price adjustment at Bernas warehouses, measures to curb rice-mixing practices

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 — The price of imported white rice (BPI) at all Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) warehouses in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak will be adjusted to RM2,600 per tonne starting tomorrow (May 15).

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, March 23— Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI distributed 5,000 packets of bubur lambuk at three locations around the city today. Via its Jelajah Bubur Lambuk 2024 programme, distribution took place at Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, at...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) has been asked to lead and coordinate more thorough engagement sessions on the padi and rice issue as soon as possible.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is leaning towards a targeted subsidy formula should the price of chicken rise sharply again after the end of subsidies and chicken price ceiling controls that come into effect on Nov 1.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 — A total of RM30 million out of the RM60 million allocation in special aid from Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has been disbursed by the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) to eligible padi farmers.

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 — The government has not withdrawn or revoked the concession agreement with Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) that was signed for a 10-year period from January 11, 2021 to January 10, 2031, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) said in a statement today.

By Selangor Journal Team SHAH ALAM, Oct 11 — Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has failed to make RM25 million in payments to its social obligation fund for 2021, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) revealed in its latest report. This includes RM20 million for the national nutrient development...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — There is sufficient rice supply to cover the country’s domestic needs for the next four to five months, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

SHAH ALAM, Oct 6 — Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has denied allegations of the presence of plastic rice in its products circulating on social media.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — The permission for restaurant associations, food entrepreneurs and hawkers to purchase imported white rice (BPI) at the wholesale price of RM160 for every 50kg is to help them control operating costs and ensure rice prices are not raised.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The Rahmah Rice Sale initiative with a RM150 million allocation shows the government’s determination in quickly easing the burden of the people amidst the global hike in rice prices.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The country’s rice supply is sufficient to cover domestic needs for another four to five months, and there is no urgent need to use the stockpile, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 13 — Rice millers, wholesalers and retailers have committed to implementing the Local White Rice Special Programme (PKBPT) throughout the country to ensure the stability of the local white rice supply in the market.

MELAKA, Sept 3 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will hold a meeting with Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) and paddy farmers this Thursday to discuss the country's local rice supply.

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 — All padi millers and rice wholesalers have been asked to increase the supply of local white rice (BPT) by 20 per cent through the Local White Rice Special Programme, as one of the intervention measures to restore supply in the market, according to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).

GEORGE TOWN, July 16 – The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is confident that the implementation of the Smart SSB Mini Sekinchan-Bernas Programme can boost local rice production and reduce imports.

KAJANG, June 28 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) today denied there has been an increase in the price of local white rice, as claimed by certain quarters.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 – Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) agreed to top up another 150,000 tonnes of imported rice to ensure no break in its supply in the country.