KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — The immediate and long-term measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on padi planting activities, especially in Sabah, are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 29 —The Johor government is prepared to offer land for padi planting activities to help the federal government overcome the shortage of local white rice (BPT).