KOTA BARU: Food supply in flood-affected areas in the state is sufficient and there have been no reports of panic buying so far, says the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry.

       Its Kelantan enforcement chief Azanizam Affendi Juri said monitoring was constantly being done with appointed suppliers to ensure items were adequately stocked.

       "The Natural Disaster Contingency Plan established prior to this, especially for floods, is the benchmark for the supply of goods in the state. In fact, so far, all 99 wholesalers and 225 appointed retailers have not been affected by the floods,” he said when contacted by Bernama.

       Azanizam Affendi said the ministry had also appointed 41 wholesalers and 53 selected retailers in each state constituency in preparation for the floods and they are allowed to stock up controlled items in excess of 30% of the license limit.

       "All those appointed have a role to provide buffer stock in the event the flood worsens.”

       He said the ministry regularly engages with relevant government agencies and industries for coordination purposes, especially with regards to supplies for flood-affected areas. - Bernama