PUTRAJAYA – The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has authorised the temporary use of price stickers on imported white rice sacks displayed for sale until November 30.
In a statement today, the ministry said the decision was reached during an engagement session between the ministry and rice industry players on September 13, following the imported white rice price adjustment by Padiberas Nasional Bhd on September 1.
“All rice wholesale and rice retail licence holders, including hypermarket operators were informed of the decision through a circular issued by the Padi and Rice Regulatory Authority director-general on September 13.
“The decision was made collectively, considering the time and cost required by rice wholesalers to replace the old rice sacks with the new ones,” said the ministry.
The ministry also urged all rice wholesale licence and rice retail licence holders to comply with the Control of Padi and Rice Act 1994 (Act 522) and its regulations.
Recently, a video that went viral on social media showed traders affixing new price stickers in an attempt to make a profit. – September 24, 2023