ALOR SETAR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Pertubuhan Persaudaraan Pesawah Malaysia (PeSAWAH), an association representing padi farmers, hopes that incentives announced under Budget 2027 will be disbursed promptly to ease their burden, particularly in meeting rising rice cultivation costs.
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- Its chairman Abdul Rashid Yob said the organisation welcomed the government’s initiatives, including the increase in the padi harvesting incentive (IPP) from RM50 to RM100 per hectare, which would help cover part of the costs.
- “We understand that the government has to balance various needs, but targeted support for padi farmers is crucial to ensuring the sustainability of the country’s rice industry,” he told Bernama recently.
- “Although the rate of RM100 per hectare is insufficient to cover the much higher overall harvesting costs, the assistance is still welcome as part of the support provided to padi farmers,” he said.
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