Govt to finalise Madani rice price next week, says PM

Buzzing with activity: Anwar visiting the booth at the Madani Cheapest Sales programme in Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The government will finalise the price of rice next week after a special meeting of the National Action Council for Cost of Living (Naccol) where the “Madani white rice” category will be discussed.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he is confident the price of rice could be lowered, which would alleviate the burden on the people.