Labour shortages set up Malaysia for third year of palm oil losses
Palm oil planters are letting thousands of tonnes of fruits rot as worker shortage has left companies unable to harvest during peak season.
Thu Sep 08 2022
MPOA, MPOC urge individuals with info on rape case in oil palm plantation to step forward
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) urged anyone who has evidence of criminal activity regarding rape and abuses in oil palm plantations to lodge a report.
Mon Nov 23 2020
Plantation owners willing to foot COVID-19 quarantine charges - MPOA
The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) said oil palm plantation owners are willing to absorb all COVID-19 quarantine charges imposed by the government.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Palm oil industry's reputation a top concern for Malaysia - MPOA
The effect from the US move to ban FGV Holdings Bhds palm oil and palm oil products on the industry's reputation is of concern to Malaysia.
Sun Oct 11 2020
Malaysia palm oil producers look to prisons, rehab centres to solve labour crunch
Planters in the world's second-largest producer have in recent months embarked on rare recruitment drives to hire locals to do everything.
Wed Sep 09 2020
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024