Keeping an eye on the weather in Thailand and Vietnam

Precious commodity: Will the dry weather in Thailand and Vietnam affect the rice exports to Malaysia? Experts are urging the government to take steps to prepare for a possible rice shortage. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: It is still too early to say if the scorching heat in Thailand and Vietnam will affect their rice exports to Malaysia, say agricultural experts.

However, one said Malaysia should look to other source countries should the need arise.