Agriculture Ministry to revoke, suspend licences for breaches of padi seed regulations


PUTRAJAYA: Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers who fail to comply with regulations on the sale of certified padi seeds will have their licences revoked or suspended, said the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.

In a statement on Thursday (Aug 24), the Ministry said the Padi and Rice Regulatory Division director-general has the power to revoke and suspend any licence issued, if the holder fails to comply with the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522).

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