PETALING JAYA: The price of imported white rice (BPI) nationwide will be set to RM2,600 per tonne from May 15 onwards.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced the price reduction following a meeting with Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas), considering global market updates and the nation's food supply chain.
"This is the second price adjustment after the reduction on Dec 1, 2024, which went from RM3,000 to RM2,800 per tonne.
"At the same time, the BPI subsidy programme by the government for Sabah and Sarawak will continue as usual," he said.
He added that the reduction was the result of strategic approaches by Bernas in sourcing rice from various countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, and Myanmar, rather than relying on a single market.
"The ministry will continue to monitor market movement and ensure policies remain focused on the needs of the people and food security," he said.
