? The rice shortage that recently affected a number of countries in the Asian region showed how unpredictable nature can be if we continue being apathetic about improving rice production. Call it the calm before the storm, we see now a lot of people queuing for a bag or two NFA rice. Worse, for some, observing a full square meal a day is no longer possible. This leads us to reflect on how we can help to counter this strongly felt problem. At restaurants, we see a lot of leftover servings of rice knowing that hungry tummies in resettlement areas exist. On my way to school, I witness families sheltered in shanties at the town pulling through lunch with mere kropek and noodles at hand. Along the area, I see youngsters satisfying themselves with the least modest skewers sold by hawkers. Yet, at the square canteen, I see the tradeoff-students disregarding the value of rice servings and modest viands where plates are left on the table just that