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Law needs to have teeth, proper food security planning for the future.

'Still dependent on rice imports to meet domestic demand.'

PAS MUKTAMAR | Move can increase nation's income and lower costs of living, says Fawwaz.

PARLIAMENT | Muslimin says he's received such complaints, slams deputy minister's poor sales claim.

PARLIAMENT | Hamzah slams deputy minister for lamenting local rice not well-received.

Ensuring nation's staple food is affordable and accessible, says Mohamad.

Minister says the relaxation was to meet current consumer demand.

'Supply distributed to almost all supermarkets and mini-markets in peninsula.'

Among others, Ashraf urges the use of AI in developing paddy industry.

Ex-PM also calls for white paper to study sustainability of the industry.

It's under control as scheduled, says the minister.

Minister welcomes satire on rice issues and vows reforms.

We still can’t find local white rice in retail outlets.

UPDATED 7.23PM | Minister must take responsibility, Wan Zuhir says.

Mat Sabu says ministry tasked with crafting legislation to curb the practice.

Mardi has submitted report to authorities.

Local white rice will not disappear from the market, says Badrul Hisham.

Adjustment of paddy purchase floor price is a welcome move.

The tycoon is the main shareholder of Bernas.

UPDATED 3.50PM | PARLIAMENT | Administration to also partially absorb production costs with RM150m allocation - Mat Sabu.

Hassan says current law is insufficient.

'We will make necessary changes based on Anwar's guidance.'

Syed Abu Hussin also criticises agriculture minister for not resolving issue.

Ministry rebuts NGO's claim of setting prices without involving farmers.