Padi, fishing subsidies to continue in 2027 Budget, says Mat Sabu
SERDANG: Subsidies for the padi and fisheries sectors will continue under the 2027 Budget as production in both industries remains dependent on government support, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
Serdang: Padi and fisheries subsidies will persist under the 2027 Budget, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, known as Mat Sabu, announced. Mohamad explained that the government would periodically reassess subsidy programs, terminating aid for industries that have sufficiently recovered and maintaining it for sectors still reliant on assistance.
He elaborated that paddy fields need subsidies due to unbalanced production, while fishermen's subsidies continue. When questioned about subsidies for imported food and agricultural products, Mohamad cited chicken and egg subsidies as examples of programs that were discontinued once market conditions stabilized, emphasizing the government's consistent approach across sectors.
The egg subsidy, introduced in February 2022 and costing nearly RM2.5 billion, was fully withdrawn on August 1, 2025, after production costs stabilized and supply remained sufficient at competitive prices. The chicken subsidy was discontinued earlier, in November 2023.
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