Low yields may lead to reliance on imported rice, says group

PETALING JAYA: Low production of padi in the country could increase the reliance on imported rice in the local market, where the low-income group will be the most affected with increased prices.

Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (Pesawah) secretary Nurfitri Amir Muhammad said the country’s rice self-sufficiency level was 65% in 2021.