Shortage of local rice due to diseases and lack of clean water

Time for rice rationing: An economy rice stall owner, serving up a plate of rice and dishes for a customer in George Town, Penang. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

KLANG: Initially there was limited supply of locally-produced rice in supermarkets and grocery stores.

That has now escalated to almost zero supply and is hitting consumers where it hurts the most – their pockets.