Malaysia faces a critical rice shortage, impacting its citizens and economy. The crisis stems from imbalanced supply and demand, inefficient distribution, market manipulation, and climate change. The text analyzes this issue, drawing lessons from international case studies like Japan's heat-resistant rice and Sierra Leone's self-sufficiency initiatives. It proposes a multi-pronged solution involving stricter enforcement, farmer support, improved distribution, climate resilience strategies, and transparent communication, emphasizing the urgent need for government action to prevent social and economic instability.
