The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

LPP Deputy Director-General (Development) Amir Mat Amin said the rice will be supplied to 40 premises under LPP, namely 23 Peladang Outlets (PO), eight Farmers’ Organisation Agro Bazaars and nine Kedai Peladang.

“License holders will automatically be subject to a RM360 late fee if they renew their licenses after December 31,” she said.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Kelantan has the highest number of evacuees, with 14,006 people from 4,288 families taking shelter at 94 centres in eight districts - Gua Musang, Jeli, Kota Baru, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh and Tanah Merah.

Beliau yang hadir mewakili Ahli Parlimen Kuala Selangor Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad ditemui selepas meninjau program JER di perumahan Fasa 2 Bandar Puncak Alam di sini, hari ini.