White rice purchase limit increased to five bags

On the mic: Mohamad (second from left) and others enjoying an impromptu performance from Indonesian singer Hetty Koes Endang at the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry’s Aidilfitri gathering. — Bernama

SERDANG: The purchase limit for 10kg of local white rice priced at RM26 has been raised to five bags per transaction from two bags previously.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the relaxation was made to meet current consumer demand and address the needs of targeted groups, particularly poor households.