The Malay Rice Millers Association has proposed that permits be given to qualified industry players. FMTNews Bernas
The Malay Rice Millers Association is against Bernas’ sole importer licence being renewed when it expires next year.
Its chairman, Tirmizi Yob, said if there are more players, it would lead to healthy development of the rice industry.“As a rice manufacturer, we do not get any privileges from the government. If the padi is not enough, damaged or is not of the required quality, the factory will face losses. The same goes for farmers.
However, Tarmizi said Bernas will not experience the same situation as the company can cover the losses incurred with its sole ownership of the AP.Tarmizi said they had previously suggested to the government to open up 30% of rice quota to Bumiputera companies, but the discussions were suspended after the change of government earlier this year.“The Bernas monopoly needs to be removed for geater competition,” he said.
“Unlike other agricultural commodities such as chilli or vegetables, this industry must be managed by government agencies as rice is one of the controlled items,” Padi Rescue coordinator Nur Fitri Amir said.
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