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Malaysia's Padi and Rice Regulatory Division now requires all padi mill operators, including Bernas, to obtain approval before running their paddy purchasing centres after 7 pm. The directive is part of a wider push under the Control of Padi and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, which adds stricter enforcement and higher penalties.
Tighter oversight of rice milling and purchasing is aimed at food security and stable supply in a market that relies on imports. The direct effect on rice prices is likely small, but it adds regulatory friction to the domestic supply chain.
malaysiafeed.comBERNAMANov 12, 2026After 100 past neutral policy events, Rough Rice moved a median +0.0% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -2.6% to +2.3%), and +0.7% over 20.
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