KUALA LUMPUR: Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) has successfully completed the disbursement of RM90mil in special aid for padi farmers to the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry.
The aid was distributed in two phases to support the country's padi farmers. The first phase of RM60mil was paid in stages, with the final RM15mil instalment completed on March 5.
The remaining RM30mil was fully paid to the government on March 28, as confirmed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Feb 13.
"Bernas, as a private entity, has adhered to stringent internal financial governance, ensuring full transparency and accountability in the disbursement of these funds," the company said in a statement on Sunday (April 6).
This aligns with the government's efforts to improve the welfare of farmers and enhance Malaysia's food security.
Bernas also emphasised its continued collaboration with the ministry and other stakeholders to further support the agricultural sector. – Bernama
