We have enough food, assures PM


PUTRAJAYA: Following reports of panic buying arising from anticipation that Malaysia will be in a lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the government has assured the people that the country has sufficient food supply.

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he had instructed the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry to ensure essential food items were readily available.

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