Farmers in Kedah, Malaysia, are rejoicing at the government's announcement to set a new floor price for paddy, expected next week. The move is seen as timely ahead of the harvest season and aims to provide relief as farmers have long faced unstable paddy prices and rising operational costs. Farmers hope the new price will increase their income and ensure the sustainability of the national rice industry. They also urge the government to set a price that reflects current circumstances and adequately covers their expenses.
ALOR SETAR: Pesawah di Kedah menyambut baik pengumuman kerajaan untuk menetapkan harga lantai belian padi baharu dijangka minggu depan, yang disifatkan tepat pada masanya sebelum musim menuai di kebanyakan sawah bermula.
“Kami sebagai petani rasa seperti ditindas apabila terpaksa tanggung kos pengeluaran yang semakin meningkat sedangkan harga belian padi semakin turun sebelum ini. Namun, ramai pesawah berpendapat bahawa kenaikan tersebut masih belum mencukupi untuk menampung kos operasi yang semakin tinggi. Dalam pada itu, pesawah di Perlis, Mohd. Noor Hashim, 62, berkata, rintihan pesawah yang semenangnya sangat terkesan ketika ini akhirnya mendapat perhatian kerajaan dan ia perlu dilaksanakan tanpa berlengah.
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