Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination
SERDANG, Sept 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission...
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to investigate delays in the supply of Fertilizer 3 to paddy farmers in Kedah's Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) area, according to a report by Bernama. Anwar, who serves as Finance Minister, emphasized that such delays should not happen and must not be repeated.
If any wrongdoing is discovered, he stated that contracts should be terminated, and legal action may be pursued against those responsible. Anwar urged the government not to burden paddy farmers with any issues, especially during their already challenging circumstances, including water supply problems and hot weather. The delay in fertilizer distribution had also damaged the reputation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS).
Paddy farmers in the MADA area, numbering around 38,000 and cultivating 78,117 hectares, had been expecting the full distribution of Fertilizer 3 by the following week.
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- Anwar: MACC to investigate fertiliser‑supply delay to paddy farmers in Kedah; errant contractors may face termination malaymail.com
- Anwar orders MACC to investigate delays in fertiliser supplies to padi farmers freemalaysiatoday.com
- Anwar orders MACC probe into Kedah padi fertiliser delays nst.com.my
- General : PM Anwar Wants MACC To Probe Delay In Fertiliser Supply To Paddy Farmers In Kedah bernama.com
