SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The Selangor State Legislative Assembly was told that the main reason for the income reduction in the northwest area is the failure of padi farmers to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) for rice checks.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 14 — Efforts must be made to create groundwater storage systems to ensure there is continuous supply of water in order for the padi and rice industry to remain efficient and productive, should there be a water crisis in the future, which could threaten food security in the country.