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According to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, apart from Kedah, the country's rice supply relies heavily on Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, and Seberang Perai, Penang. - BERNAMA

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu during the minister’s reply session on the BPT issue at the Dewan Rakyat - BERNAMA PIX

Deputy Agricultural and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said the move was important due to the high demand for BPI in Sabah and Sarawak which, due to the low supply and production of BPI, has caused the price of the rice to soar. - Facebook

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The Sabah Paddy and Rice Regulatory Board today advised the people in the state to cease panic buying of rice, saying there is sufficient supply of the subsidised commodity for all consumers. - BERNAMA

The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) has been asked to identify suitable land, including idle land, for coconut cultivation through large-scale food security projects, such as those implemented in agricultural areas in Sungai Sembrong Kiri, Kluang in Johor, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. - FILE PIX