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- Panic buying in Sabah, especially in Keningau and Tenom, has disrupted rice supplies.
- Agriculture Minister Jamawi Jaafar reassured the public that supplies are adequate and will last until September.
- He announced plans for immediate transportation of affordable rice to the affected areas.
- The National Consumer Foundation Malaysia reported complaints about shortages of subsidized rice.
- Homeland Solidarity Party president Jeffrey Kitingan urged the government to respond quickly.
