Do you agree to the opening of the rice import tap? (September 21-28, 2005)
Yes
	24.95%	116
No
	70.32%	327
Unsure
	4.73%	22
Total	100%	100%

THE plan to import 250,000 tons of rice from Thailand was revealed at the beginning of this month. Minister of Trade, Mari Elka Pangestu, announced that the plan is part of the government’s anticipation of a rise in rice prices. By the end of the year, there will be several events that are forecast to increase the dema