Black mark over white rice announcement


KUALA LUMPUR: While the government deliberates over the Madani white rice policy, its premature announcement continues to be debated.

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government had not reversed its stance on the grading of white rice, saying the proposal was still under consideration and has not been finalised by the Cabinet.

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