Updating by the individual himself will be able to guarantee the validity of data and reflect the latest status of the people in PADU.

Its senior marketing manager Md Fazir Abdul Latif said the locations are separate from the programme offered at selected Segi Fresh Supermarket branches, which provides discounted sales on essential items during weekends.

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.