Price of imported white rice up by 36%, says Bernas


PETALING JAYA: The price of imported white rice has been increased to RM3,200, up from RM2,350 per metric tonne from Friday (Sept 1), says Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas).

In a statement on Friday, Bernas said the price adjustment for imported white rice across its warehouses nationwide is in line with the current global pricing on imported white rice.

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