Move to break rice import monopoly requires proper discussion, sustainability, says Mat Sabu

Move to break rice import monopoly requires proper discussion, sustainability, says Mat Sabu

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu on Tuesday (Sept 26) said a move to break the rice import monopoly of Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) required proper discussion among relevant ministries and addressed questions of sustainability.br br Bernas, a private company controlled by business tycoon Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary, received a 10-year extension until January 2031 on its concession to import rice under the previous government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.


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