Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today said that the integrated enforcement activities under an operation code-named Ops Jamin will continue for the time being to address and restore the shortage of rice supply promptly.

He said since its commencement on July 7, the operation had seen 37 inspections conducted involving 2,322 manufacturing, wholesale, and retail premises nationwide, with 142 complaints received related to issues concerning rice supply and prices.

“Among the complaints received are related to the very high price difference between local white rice (BPT) and imported white rice (BPI).

Source: BERNAMA News Agency