Rice Production and Consumption
Rice is a crucial part of everyday Malaysian diet. In 1998, Malaysia produced 1.94 million metric tons of rice.[1] Even with this high production, Malaysia still only produces eighty percent of what it needs to support itself and must import the rest.[5] The average Malaysian citizen consumes 82.3 kilograms of rice per year. The increasing population is calling for more research and technological advancement to increase rice production for consumption within the nation.[6]