Facing a rice shortage, Malaysia’s local supply meets only 70% of its needs, leading to frequent empty supermarket shelves. A rise in global rice prices has made matters worse. Even India has stopped exporting rice. In response, Bernas, a state-run company, raised imported rice prices by 36%. As a result, people are clamoring for cheaper […]
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