SRI AMAN, April 9 — Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu today urged people not to buy more rice than they need despite tensions in West Asia, as the country’s supply is stable.
He stressed that panic-buying could create a false perception of shortages in the market, even when supply is sufficient.
“If a household consumes two packets of rice a month, then stick to that amount. Do not increase it to four or five packets, as panic-buying could disrupt market supply and encourage some traders to raise prices,” he told a press conference here today.
Mohamad also assured Malaysia’s rice supply is sufficient and would remain stable till year-end.
“God willing, there will be no issue with our rice supply at current prices until year-end. I want to emphasise once again that there is no need for panic-buying,” he added.
