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Malaysia's state-linked rice custodian Bernas expects to finalise the extended rice concession with the government by end-August. The concession gives Bernas the right to manage rice imports, stockpiles and distribution, and the new terms will include food security key performance indicators.
The concession governs how Malaysia imports and stockpiles rice, so its terms could affect import demand. The timing is months away, so the near-term price effect is small.
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