Minister says the money was received on March 28, will be disbursed soon.

Hazmi says Umno responsible for Bernas' hold on local rice industry.

This is part of RM30 million Bernas agreed to channel, PM adds.

Task force chief questions why Bernas is against importing cheaper rice.

Proposal being scrutinised, Syed Abu Hussin says.

It will take effect on Dec 1, minister says.

Pantai Dalit rep wants Bernas to intensify its partnership with state govt.

UPDATED 4.32PM | Committee's report highlights several discrepancies in Bernas' conduct.

'Don't trust fake news,' says rice supplier.

Govt bound by agreement with Bernas for 10 years, he says.

Sales can be conducted at over 1,400 agency-operated centres nationwide.

External factors, including India’s export curb, made the decision unavoidable. 

UPDATED 2.11PM | Anwar seems to be taking a swipe at opposition over political funding. 

PARLIAMENT | Tuan Ibrahim says glove maker has made huge profit during Covid-19 pandemic.

Farmers in Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang will receive payment first. 

‘It is time to dismantle these cartels and cronies.’

It’s about helping poor rice cultivators in Malaysia, he says. 

Harapan chair promises rice farmers will reap bigger returns.

PARLIAMENT | Opposition chief points out rice import monopoly only enriches select few. 

This is to ensure adequate rice supply and stable price hikes.

Saifuddin Nasution says if so, the government needs to quickly find alternative sources of rice.

The purchase is nearly twice the average annual volume of rice M'sia imported from India in the last five years.

CORONAVIRUS | The price increase can be due to export curbs and panic buying, warn industry players.

Of 203 mills which were operating previously, only 15 were still operational in Perak, Kedah and Perlis.

Agriculture minister says a special committee is in the process of reviewing several proposed models.

PARLIAMENT | This is to enable other industry players to enter the market, says minister Salahuddin Ayub.

Gooi Hsiao-Leung also calls for the re-establishment of the National Paddy Board.

Salahuddin Ayub states only the company's rice monopoly will be affected

Likewise, it will also seek to break up the monopoly of medicines and tolls.

Group calls for paddy board to be reestablished, Bernas considers this defamatory.