“This year, we aim to bring together catalytic small and medium enterprises, local merchants, and related industry players,” he said, urging potential businesses to seize the opportunity by registering at https://www.sidec.com.my/topecm/ before the month-end deadline.

Pengerusi MAIS, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof berkata, pihaknya aktif membuat pemantauan terhadap kumpulan atau individu yang cuba memesongkan ajaran agama Islam.

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.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.