More talks over Madani white rice to be held before decision next month, says Anwar


PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Minister has been tasked to hold engagement sessions on the Malaysia Madani white rice initiative, with its outcome to be decided at the next National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol) meeting to be held in a month's time.

The directive came after the special Naccol meeting, chaired by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, heard a detailed explanation on the issue.

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