Perak Ruler: Prioritise food security measures

Royal entrance: Sultan Nazrin inspecting the guard of honour at the state secretariat building in Ipoh.

IPOH: The Sultan of Perak has urged the government to come up with strategic plans to address the rising cost of foodstuff, adding that food security is becoming an increasing burden for the people. Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah said this should be a red flag for the government to devise immediate measures.

“These measures must give priority to the crucial role and critical needs of the agricultural sector,” he said, adding that food security was becoming a challenge for any government.