Kota Kinabalu: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s (KPKM) move to increase the floor price for padi purchase in Sabah and Sarawak to RM1,300 per tonne effective Feb. 15 is expected to double the income of farmers in Sabah.
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RECENTLY, a claim went viral; it alleged that unscrupulous traders were switching labels on white rice from "Super Special Local” (SST) to "Super Special Import” (SSI) to get a quick profit.
PETALING JAYA: Low production of padi in the country could increase the reliance on imported rice in the local market, where the low-income group will be the most affected with increased prices.