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In February, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security stated that starting from 1 March to 31 August, 24 million packets of locally subsidized white rice would be provided at RM26 for each 10kg pack.
It is anticipated that this program will assist approximately 400,000 household leaders (KIR), with about 77,000 extremely impoverished families set to receive assistance in the form of rice subsidies.
To make sure the program runs smoothly, various grocery stores and supermarkets have taken precautions.
proof of citizenship
a condition to purchase locally produced white rice so as to stop foreign individuals from acquiring the subsidized variety.
Yes, that indicates purchasers must present their National Registration Identity Card (NRIC) to purchase domestic white rice.
The present restriction allows each family to purchase up to two bags of rice, though certain shops impose a stricter limit of just one bag.
To avoid tampering and guarantee an efficient distribution, Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd, stated that enforcement squads will operate 24/7 every day of the week to oversee the supply chain with a specialized tracing system.
Badrul additionally reminded the public
not to accumulate excessively or misuse the subsidy
To make sure the rice distribution reaches those who genuinely require it.
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