Paddy farmers who suffered yield losses from fertiliser delays may get targeted aid, says minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will assess whether to provide targeted assistance to paddy farmers whose yi...
Paddy farmers who suffered yield losses from fertiliser delays may be eligible for targeted aid, according to Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The assessment of affected cases will be conducted on a case-by-case basis to identify farmers who genuinely experienced losses. The minister explained that the government will only provide assistance if funds are available, aiming to offer targeted support rather than universal help.
During a question-and-answer session in the Dewan Rakyat, Mohamad Sabu mentioned that he had proactively sought clarification from Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) management about the delays. He also gathered information from relevant officials before proposing to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is additionally the Finance Minister, to terminate the services of suppliers who failed to fulfill their obligations.
In another matter, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari revealed that 10% of the funds collected through the Warriors’ Fund Campaign (KTP) have been allocated to fixed deposits with financial institutions. This move aims to generate returns and support assistance and welfare programs for veterans and their dependants. As of September 22, RM1.51 million was invested in a fixed deposit with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd at a 3.6% profit rate, which matures on March 15, 2027.
Adly added that an allocation of RM2 million from the Finance Ministry has been approved to place funds in a new fixed deposit for additional returns.
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