KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) today called on the government to take comprehensive measures to curb food price increases and ensure an adequate supply of everyday staples and necessities.

Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said as part of its role in government, the party will expand its people’s assistance programme, including the community garden initiative that has already been set up in several areas.