Prices of imported white rice reduced by RM2-RM3 from March 20


PUTRAJAYA: The government, through the National Action Council on Cost of Living (Naccol), has agreed to reduce the retail price of imported white rice by RM2 to RM3 from Wednesday (March 20), says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

The Agriculture and Food Security Minister added that the current price of imported white rice is RM38 to RM45 per 10kg pack, and is expected to drop to RM35 with the price adjustment, which was finalised at the Naccol meeting on Tuesday (March 19).

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

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.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Penang DOSH issues stop-work order after Indonesian worker crushed to death
One casualty reported in Odeon theatre blaze
Fire razes George Town's iconic Odeon building
Seven injured as two tour buses, SUV crash in Pahang
Lorry plunges into ravine at Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing, driver safe
Abandoned ship explodes at jetty near Kemaman
Malaysia condemns Israeli plan to seize Palestinian lands
MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms in eight states, Labuan until 10pm (May 30)
Azam expected to file defamation suit against Tei on June 3
Malaysia has potential to become ‘reading city’ within 20 years, says Fadhlina

Others Also Read