THE current surge in the international price of rice amid tightness in global supply is likely to prompt the Government to consider a more realistic stand on the nation's food security issues.
Industry observers said rice had been the subject of scrutiny since early this year following talk that the Government was considering to raise the two-week rice stockpile managed by Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) to a three-month one.
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