Anwar orders MACC to investigate delays in fertiliser supplies to padi farmers
The prime minister wants the cause of the delays identified and the companies responsible scrutinised to ensure farmers do not continue to bear the brunt.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to probe the delays in supplying fertiliser to padi farmers, following numerous complaints from the agricultural community. The prime minister stated that the responsible companies must be identified and their performance scrutinised to ensure fulfilment of their commitments.
Anwar emphasized that if a company repeatedly fails to meet its obligations, appropriate action should be taken, including termination of their contract or even prosecution. He stressed the importance of accountability in the management of government resources, warning that delays in supplying agricultural inputs like fertiliser could exacerbate the already challenging situation faced by padi farmers, who are also grappling with weather conditions and water supply issues.
The prime minister reiterated that ensuring the smooth functioning of the agriculture sector, which is crucial for rice self-sufficiency, is a matter of utmost priority.
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