A retailer in Tumpat says this has been a source of income for traders for generations.
Consumers in Kelantan say smuggled Thai white rice smells more fragrant and tastes better than locally produced rice.
According to Utusan Malaysia, more than 50,000 metric tonnes of Thai rice are brought into the state every week, and there is a high demand for the various brands. One smuggler, who wanted to be known as Long, said he would bring in 500kg to 600kg of rice from Thailand a day. While Thai rice has also gone up in price, the 47-year-old said local demand has not declined.“But they because it has been a staple for Kelantan folk for many years now,” he was quoted as saying.
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