Weak irrigation, drainage systems a major cause of declining rice yields, says Mat Sabu


JERLUN: Weak irrigation and drainage systems nationwide have been identified as the primary cause of declining rice yields, says Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

As a result, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the Infrastructure Development Project to support the Five-Season Padi Planting Programme over two years to ensure a stable supply of rice.

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