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.

Amirudin has played a pivotal role in encouraging a reading culture among Malaysians, including by expanding and promoting key events like the Selangor International Book Fair.

Beliau ditemui pada Anugerah Buku Negara 2023 di Dewan Tuanku Canselor Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris di sini hari ini, yang turut dihadiri Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Beliau berkata, sekatan itu adalah tindak balas terhadap tindakan Israel yang mengenepikan prinsip asas kemanusiaan dan melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa menerusi pembantaian dan kekejaman berterusan terhadap warga Palestin.