What did MARDI find in 5,000 samples of seized imported rice?

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MARDI Found Approximately 50% of Seized Imported Rice Samples Were Mixed with Local Rice

The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute's (MARDI) Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Research Centre discovered that approximately 50% of 5,000 samples of imported rice, which had been seized by authorities, were adulterated with local white rice. This finding has implications for the setting of zakat fitrah rates.
Discovery of Rice Adulteration

MARDI's research centre examined 5,000 samples of imported rice that had been confiscated by enforcement agencies. The analysis revealed a significant proportion, around 50%, of these samples were not purely imported rice but had been mixed with locally sourced white rice. This discovery was reported recently.
Implications for Zakat Fitrah Rates

The revelation of imported rice being mixed with local varieties has prompted a clarification on how zakat fitrah rates are determined. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar stated that the setting of these rates, which are based on rice grades, will be decided by the Fatwa Committee and the Islamic Religious Council of the respective states.
Current Zakat Fitrah Determination

Historically, the rate for zakat fitrah in Malaysia has been based on decisions made by the National Muzakarah Committee in 2003. For states in Peninsular Malaysia, the rate is typically aligned with the local price of BERNAS Super Tempatan Grade A rice, measured by a gantang (equivalent to 2.60 kg). For Sabah and Sarawak, the measurement is 2.70 kg.

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