Any local rice ceiling price hike will be fair to all, says Mat Sabu


KUALA LUMPUR: Any proposal to raise the ceiling price of local white rice will ensure fairness to all parties, including farmers, producers, traders and consumers, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister said the current price of RM26 per 10kg has not been changed since 2008.

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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.

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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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