GEORGE TOWN, May 20 -- The Cap Feri rice launched last December has benefited 48,000 individuals in the B40 income group within its first three months, according to Penang executive councillor Fahmi Zainol.

Fahmi, who chairs the state's Agrotechnology, Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee, said the rice is sold at various centres across the state that are easily accessible to the B40 group.

"As of March 20, a total of 16,000 bags (80 metric tonnes) of Cap Feri rice have been sold, generating RM272,000 in sales revenue," he said in response to a question from Izhar Shah Arif Shah (Bersatu-Seberang Jaya).

He said the brand was well received to its retail price of RM17 for a 5kg bag, making it one of the cheapest options on...