His Majesty also expressed confidence that PNB, as a major national investment institution, will continue to advance in efforts to strengthen the country’s economy.

“PKNS percaya budaya keusahawanan ini merangkumi nilai dan aspek yang dapat membentuk keperibadian positif seterusnya tidak gentar berdepan dengan cabaran pada masa hadapan,” kata Suhaimi Kasdon.

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.