Thai rice supply not affected


I am sure when they entered the agreement, they will have considered the best terms, including pricing, quality, safety and delivery. - Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman

PETALING JAYA: The ongoing drought in Thailand will not affect Malaysia’s supply of imported rice.

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said his ministry, which was monitoring the situation in Thailand, was prepared to ensure it would not affect the country’s stockpile.

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