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Jump to full article: Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) (my), 2009-09-26
Intro: PASIR PUTEH, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Tobacco planters, especially those in the districts of Bachok and Pasir Puteh, should not continue to depend on the crop after the Asean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) comes into effect starting Jan 1, next year.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said the government would not encourage planters to continue after that and instead was working on the introduction of alternative crops.
"This is because the production cost is too high compared to neighbouring countries," he told reporters during the Pasir Puteh Parliamentary constituency Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations here, on Saturday.
Over 500 people including those of Chinese and Siamese descent participated in the celebrations, which was also attended by the Pasir Puteh Umno Division Chief Zawawi Othman.
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