Over-reliance on imported rice can worsen food security crisis, says group

Fomca says Malaysia should follow India, Vietnam and Indonesia in aggressively increasing local padi production.

The increase in the price of imported rice has led to a shortage of cheaper local white rice, which is being snapped up by consumers.

Its treasurer, Nur Asyikin Aminuddin, said Malaysia should look at rice-producing countries like India, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia, which are aggressively increasing their rice production in preparation for the climate change crisis. On Sept 1, Padiberas Nasional Bhd announced that the price of imported white rice nationwide had increased from RM2,350 per tonne to RM3,200 per tonne, in line with the current international market price for imported white rice.

“This shows how critical the situation is right now. The government says we produce 60% to 70% of local rice, but our market is flooded with imported rice. Where is that 60% to 70%? Food security has come into question.

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