A review of monopolies, including Padiberas Nasional Bhd (Bernas) and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd, was promised by Pakatan Harapan in its election manifesto as a way of reducing the pressure on burdensome price increases.

"The monopolies enjoyed by Bernas in rice production and distribution, Astro in broadcasting, and others will be re-examined thoroughly.

Govt to review rice monopoly, public procurement system
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