Has the padi glut in Perlis been resolved?

comments     Anne Muhammad     Published     Updated

Has the padi glut in Perlis been resolved?

There are now two answers to the above question – 'yes', according to Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas) and 'no', according to a padi farmers NGO.

Badan Pembela Petani (Bela Tani) claimed that the glut is still ongoing and Bernas was refusing to buy padi from the farmers despite the high demand for the staple crop.

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