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Why does Malaysia dependent on other countries for its rice supplies?
Which country is the largest importer of the rice in the world?
Discuss TWO (2) factors why Malaysia does not have interest to become a rice exporter.
Ans1-Malasiya depends on other countries for its rice supplies because its production is about 30% short from nearly three million metric tonnes self deficiency level.
Ans2-Iran is the largest importer of rice in the world. Iran produces a large quantity of rice as well as import a good amount.
Ans3-The first factor is Price. Is Malaysia able to give competitive price that would meet the retailers or retail market worldwide.
Second factor is subsidy. If Malaysia begin to export with subsidy, the more they export, the more they loose. Therefore exporting led more harm than good.
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