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Anwar guarantees no increase in price of local rice | Scoop
The prime minister, who also serves as finance minister, cited India’s decision last month to restrict the export of white rice as one of the factors behind the recent price hike. – Scoop pic, September 19, 2023
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Anwar guarantees no increase in price of local rice

The prime minister has directed the relevant ministers to go on the ground and monitor market prices

Bernama
Updated
9:43 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today gave his assurance that there would be no hike in the price of local rice.

The prime minister says he has directed the relevant ministers to go on the ground and monitor market prices as the government must address this issue seriously.

“While we assure that the price of local rice will not increase, there are reports of shortages in some areas that must be properly addressed. I also hope our Honourable Members understand the increase (for example) in onion prices.

“Since August, export duties on onions from India have risen by 40%… and certainly for us in Malaysia who buy onions from India, we will be affected by that price increase, just as India decided last month to restrict the export of white rice,” he said when winding up the debate on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Mid-Term Review (MTR) for the Finance Ministry at the Dewan Rakyat today.

Anwar, who is also finance minister, said these developments are likely to force an increase in prices based on supply and demand.

Therefore, the government has implemented measures, including additional subsidies, to keep the local rice price affordable, he added. 

Meanwhile, commenting on allocations for opposition members of parliament, Anwar reiterated the unity government’s stance, highlighting its willingness to engage in negotiations, as previously demonstrated by former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Anwar said he has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof as the government’s representative to lead discussions on this matter.

“The final decision from the finance minister and prime minister, as approved by Bera (Ismail Sabri) during his time as prime minister, serves as the guideline we more or less adhere to. 

“When it comes to allocations, discuss, negotiate… avoid arrogance and pride,” Anwar said. – September 19, 2023

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