{
  "id": 14403578,
  "title": "Paddy farmers who suffered yield losses from fertiliser delays may get targeted aid, says minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/paddy-farmers-who-suffered-yield-losses-from-fertiliser-delays-may",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-14T08:25:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/14/paddy-farmers-who-suffered-yield-losses-from-fertiliser-delays-may-get-targeted-aid-says-minister/239098"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paddy farmers who experienced yield losses due to fertilizer supply delays in Malaysia may receive targeted assistance from the government, announced Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. The assessment will determine which farmers genuinely suffered losses before any aid is provided. During a Q&A session in the Dewan Rakyat, Mohamad explained that the government would study the issue on a case-by-case basis in affected areas and consider assistance only if funds are available. The targeted approach aims to avoid universal aid distribution. The minister had taken proactive measures by meeting with the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) to understand the delays and has also proposed terminating the services of suppliers who failed to fulfill their obligations. Meanwhile, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari revealed that 10% of funds collected through the Warriors’ Fund Campaign (KTP) have been allocated for fixed deposits with financial institutions to generate returns and support veterans' assistance programs. As of September 22, RM1.51 million was placed in a fixed deposit with Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, earning a 3.6% profit rate, maturing on March 15, 2027.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 — The government will assess whether to provide targeted assistance to paddy farmers whose yi...",
  "key_points": [
    "Paddy farmers in Malaysia may receive targeted aid for yield losses due to fertilizer delays.",
    "Agriculture Minister Mohamad Sabu will assess genuine losses before aid distribution.",
    "RM1.51 million allocated to fixed deposits for veterans' assistance programs."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Paddy farmers who suffered yield losses from fertiliser delays may get targeted aid, says minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/paddy-farmers-who-suffered-yield-losses-from-fertiliser-delays-may-14405718",
        "published": "2026-10-14T08:25:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}