Mat Sabu: Bernas' RM10m profit to be paid to poor rice farmers in January

The RM10 million of Padiberas Nasional Bhd's (Bernas) profit-sharing to poor rice farmers will be paid out in stages beginning January, announced Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu today.

According to him, the payout will be channelled to rice farmers in three states first - namely Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.