Rice Shortage in Malaysia

What is one thing that unites Malaysia's various communities?

• love for rice

• buying rice

• searching for rice

• panic buying

Which of the following is difficult to be found at local supermarkets recently?

• basmati rice

• white rice imported from other countries

• white rice grown in Malaysia

• rice from India

Which of the following IS NOT an external factor which led to Bernas announcing a 36% hike in price of imported rice on Sept 1?

• high operational costs

• climate change

• weakening foreign exchange rates

• panic buying by Malaysians

Which country is the world's largest rice exporter?

• Malaysia

• India

• China

• Thailand

What was the price of a 10kg bag of imported white rice before the price hike?

• RM34

• RM39

• RM26

• RM32

What is the ceiling price set by the government for a 10kg bag of locally produced rice?

• RM34

• RM39

• RM26

• RM32

According to Ameer Ali Mydin, what is the disparity in pricing between local and imported rice?

• RM6

• RM13

• RM3

• RM9

Which method is already in use in Sekinchan, Selangor to increase rice production?

• harvesting rice five times every two years

• importing rice from India

• selling rice at discounted prices

• promoting panic buying