PORT DICKSON, Sept 26 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has asked state governments to consider developing padi planting areas to increase rice production in the country.  Its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the move, which also requires the cooperation of various ministries including KPKM, the Finance Ministry and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, can also guarantee the country's food security in the future. He said there were several states that have the potential for rice farming, namely Sabah and Sarawak, in addition to abandoned padi growing areas in Negeri Sembilan.

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