PM denies Madani rice will support cartels, says reverse is true

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today denied claims that the proposal for Malaysia Madani white rice would support cartel activities that mix local white rice and imported white rice.

On the contrary, he said, the government’s action is aimed at curbing cartel interference. Regardless, he added that there has been no decision on the matter yet and it will be discussed in more detail in the upcoming National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) meeting.