People’s Revolutionary Government of Arakha Standardizes Paddy Measurement at 9 kg per Basket

News ၊ November 11, 2026

The People’s Revolutionary Government of Arakkha has issued a decree mandating a standardized measurement system for paddy trading across Arakan, fixing the weight at 9 kilograms per basket or an amount not exceeding 55 condensed milk tins.

Under the new directive, one local basket (taung) of paddy must weigh exactly 9 kilograms. In areas where using kilogram scales presents practical difficulties, buyers and sellers may mutually agree to trade using condensed milk tins, provided the quantity does not exceed 55 tins per basket.

Previously, different districts across Arakan used varying numbers of milk tins per basket depending on the paddy variety. This inconsistency led to confusing trade terminology, volatile price fluctuations, and operational challenges in commercial trade.

The government stated that the standardization aims to resolve these operational hurdles, establish a unified market benchmark, protect farmers' rightful profit margins, and minimize financial losses during transactions.

Furthermore, relevant government departments, committees, and commissions have been instructed to comply with the standardized measurements themselves, while raising public awareness to ensure uniform adoption across Arakan.

Source@ONN