Which padi farmers will not receive the RM250 special aid?

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Padi Farmers in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang Excluded from Bernas Special Aid Distribution

Padi farmers located in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang will not be included in the upcoming distribution of the RM250 special aid from Padiberas Nasional Berhad (Bernas). This exclusion is due to these specific groups of farmers having already received their aid in stages throughout the previous year. The RM50 million allocation from Bernas, intended for padi farmers nationwide, is scheduled for distribution beginning in March.
Aid Distribution Timeline and Scope

The special assistance from Bernas, amounting to RM50 million, is set to be distributed to padi farmers starting in March. This initiative is expected to benefit a total of 219,402 padi farmers across the country. The aid will be paid out in stages, with the initial contribution of RM50 million from Bernas being channelled to the government at the end of January.
Previous Allocations and Farmer Support

This latest RM50 million allocation follows a prior commitment made by Bernas in early December of the previous year. At that time, Bernas had agreed to allocate RM10 million specifically for approximately 150,000 low-income padi farmers nationwide for the year 2022. This demonstrates a continued effort to support the agricultural sector through financial assistance.
Rationale for Exclusion

The decision to exclude farmers from Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang from the current RM250 distribution is based on their prior receipt of similar assistance. These farmers have already been supported through staged aid disbursements that commenced last year. Therefore, the current distribution is aimed at reaching those who have not yet received this specific form of support.

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