Jakarta, May 30 -- Indonesia will export 2,000 tons of rice per month to Malaysia, with the commodity primarily sourced from West Kalimantan, the province closest to the neighboring country.

Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman announced on Friday that the rice export agreement with Malaysia is being carried out on a business-to-business (B2B) basis.

However, he clarified that the rice does not have to come solely from West Kalimantan-other companies located near Malaysia may also participate in the exports.

Regarding the export start date, Sulaiman said it would be determined by the businesses involved.

He added that exporters may ship any type of rice, from medium to premium quality.

Sulaiman emphasized that meeting domestic rice ne...