Budget 2024: Measures will be taken to increase food security, says PM


PETALING JAYA: Various forms of subsidies and incentives amounting to RM2.6bil will be channeled to padi farmers and fishermen, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The Prime Minister said this was an increase of RM600mil from 2023, in line with the government's decision to raise the Padi Price Subsidy Scheme from RM360 to RM500 per metric tonne.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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 Malaysia , Agriculture , Rice , Padi , Fishermen , Food Security

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