Ministry to propose use of subsidised imported rice at govt premises

BENTONG: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will propose the use of subsidised imported rice at government premises such as hospitals, police training centres, military camps and school hostels, to allow more local rice to be in the market.

Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said he will discuss the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim who is Finance Minister on Monday.

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