ALOR SETAR: Authorities confiscated 180 metric tonnes of local white rice hidden in a rice mill in the state worth an estimated RM405,000, during Op Beras Putih Tempatan (Op BPT) yesterday.
Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said an inspection at the mill found 180 metric tonnes of Local Super Special 5 per cent or local white rice concealed in undisclosed storage inside jumbo containers."For now, the mill's location or company name cannot be disclosed to prevent any interference with the ongoing investigation. This is the first seizure made under Op BPT.
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Commenting on rice farmers' requests in the state for higher paddy purchase prices from manufacturers, Chan said his ministry understands the issues faced by them and always seeks solutions to address the problem.However, any adjustments to the paddy purchase price must align with the retail prices charged on consumers to prevent losses to wholesalers and manufacturers, he added.
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