Fama to open social distancing-compliant pasar tani nationwide

CORONAVIRUS | The Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority (Fama) will be opening 77 farmers' markets (pasar tani) nationwide, that will comply with the need for social distancing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said this is needed as authorities are having a hard time controlling crowds at wet markets in the morning, with many not practicing social distancing.

By opening these additional markets, the government aims to give the public more options to get their groceries so that people won't be concentrated into crowds.

Previously farmers' markets had been ordered closed as part of the movement control order, taking a toll on farmers and food producers...