Sellers allowed to adjust imported white rice prices until new sacks arrive


PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has authorised the temporary use of price stickers on sacks of imported white rice (BPI) until Nov 30, when the sacks with new pricing arrive.

In a statement on Sunday (Sept 24), the ministry said the decision was reached during an engagement session between the ministry and rice industry players on Sept 13, following the BPI price adjustment by Padiberas Nasional Berhad on Sept 1.

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