Mat Sabu grilled by Opposition MPs over local rice supply

KUALA LUMPUR: Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu faced tough questions in Parliament as Opposition MPs pressed him over the local rice shortage. He defended the government’s RM150mil allocation to maintain the RM2.60 per kg price for local white rice (BPT) for six months, after which the situation would be reassessed. However, Mohamad admitted...

Miri gas turbine plant can power Sabah, Brunei once ready, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak will potentially supply power to Sabah and Brunei once a 500MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility is completed in Miri by 2027, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said Sarawak already had an agreement with Sabah to supply 50MW of power, but the neighbouring state had requested an increase to 100MW. "We...

Rice shortage due to floods to be addressed with imported rice price reduction, says Mat Sabu

PASIR MAS: The shortage of rice supply after the padi farming industry was affected by floods will addressed by reducing the price of imported white rice, effective on Sunday (Dec 1). Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu (pic) said that the shortage was inevitable as padi farming has been the most severely affected...

Floods: Adequate food supply in affected areas, says Armizan

KUALA TERENGGANU: Food supply in flood-affected areas is currently sufficient, says the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali (pic) said that among the measures implemented was to allow major wholesalers (DDW) and selected retailers (DDR) in each district to increase the quantity of control goods supply storage limit exceeding 30 per...

Negri Sembilan introduces ‘Perpatih’ rice to meet local needs

NILAI: The Negri Sembilan government on Thursday (Aug 1) introduced its own rice brand named 'Perpatih' to meet local demand and further develop the rice industry in the state, said senior exco Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias. Jalaluddin, who is also the State Agriculture, Food Security and Cost of Living Committee chairman, said the rice supply is...

Industry players gave assurances of sufficient egg supply before price drop, says Fuziah

PETALING JAYA: The government received assurances from industry players that the supply of eggs in the market was sufficient before announcing the reduction of egg prices by 3sen for Grades A, B and C, says Fuziah Salleh. The Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister told Malay language daily Sinar Harian that the production of...

Water supply back in all affected areas, says Air Selangor

PETALING JAYA: Water supply has been restored to all areas affected by Wednesday's (June 5) asset maintenance and replacement works at the Sungai Selangor Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant. Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) said supply was back to normal in Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor region...

Water, electricity supply disruptions in Labuan start to ease, says Dr Zaliha

LABUAN: Complaints regarding water supply disruptions on the duty-free island have decreased by 36% over the first four months of this year, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. However, continuous improvements are necessary to ensure the people of Labuan continue to enjoy basic amenities, she said. She said as a short-term...

Ready for the water cut?

PETALING JAYA: Seven areas in Klang Valley and Selangor will face water supply disruption from Wednesday (June 5) until Friday (June 7). The disruption is to allow Air Selangor to carry out maintenance and replacement works. With the disruption, consumers in Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor are expected to be...

Consumers cross fingers for smooth supply

JOHOR BARU: Consumers here hope there will be enough supply of essential goods to cater to the high demand throughout the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Housewife Seri Sulastry Minhaj said many families began stocking up for Hari Raya as early as mid-Ramadan. “Some of my friends have also done the same, as they are worried that items...