SEBERANG PERAI, July 23 -- The Penang state government is disbursing a one-off RM500 cash grant to 6,572 padi and vegetable farmers to alleviate the cost of living and bolster the state's food supply chain.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced today that the state executive councillor has sanctioned a total fund of RM3.286 million for the initiative. The aid will benefit 5,567 padi farmers and 1,005 vegetable growers across the state.

"The assistance also fulfils the state government's commitment under the Penang Unity Manifesto 2023, particularly Theme 10 on Food Supply Chain Security, which includes cost of living assistance for paddy farmers, vegetable growers and fishermen," he said during a special visit to the Malaysian Agricult...