Johari Abdul Ghani appointed appointed as Minister of Plantation and Commodities
Ex-finance minister II Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been active in corporate world for over 25 years and held several senior positions.
Tue Dec 12 2023
2023 a year of headwinds for Malaysia's major commodities
Malaysia's major commodities suffered a setback in 2023 despite a weaker ringgit as it was overshadowed by demand deficits due to global economic uncertainties arising from the ongoing geopolitical te
Tue Dec 05 2023
Initiatives to help rubber smallholders among issues to be discussed in parliament today
Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) will ask the Plantation and Commodities Minister about initiatives to help rubber smallholders.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Fadillah to visit India to strengthen bilateral ties, collaborate in plantation and commodities sector
Plantation and Commodities Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is scheduled to embark on an official visit to India from September 24th to 28th.
Fri Sep 22 2023
MOH urged to reinstate import license for family planning associations in Sarawak
The Sarawak government is requesting the federal government to allow local family planning associations in the state to import contraceptive commodities.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Could EU law to save rainforest destroy palm oil farmers in Malaysia?
The EU law will force global suppliers of commodities like palm oil to prove that their supply chains are not fuelling forest destruction.
Tue Apr 11 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia to continue collaboration to counter palm oil criticism - Fadillah
Malaysia will continue to collaborate with Indonesia to counter the EU criticism against palm oil, said Deputy Prime Minister and Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Tue Jan 31 2023
Fadillah briefed on Malaysia's oil palm industry's development
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has attended a briefing of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
Fri Dec 23 2022
Fadillah Yusof clocks in for duty as Plantation and Commodities Minister
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof began his official duties at the ministry by clocking in at 8.30 am today.
Mon Dec 05 2022
Fadillah Yusof to lead Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has been appointed Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister.
Fri Dec 02 2022
Zuraida is new PBM president
Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin has been appointed Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president, replacing Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shein.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Malaysia unlikely to go into recession due to economic diversification
Malaysia is not likely to slip into a recession due to the diversified structure of its economy which is less dependent on commodities, aside from its pragmatic and responsive policies.
Wed Sep 14 2022
MAFI suspends permit fees for livestock feed imports
The suspension of permit fee for four livestock feed commodities - corn, soy, wheat and other animal- and plant-based feed starts today.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Zuraida hopes to keep her Cabinet post
Ahead of a meeting with the prime minister, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin has expressed hope that she would be retained in the Cabinet.
Sun Jun 19 2022
MAFI ready to revise, improve action plans to guarantee food security - Ronald
MAFI is ready to revise and improve its action plans involving food commodities to raise the self-sufficiency level (SSL) to ensure Malaysia's food security is assured.
Thu Jun 16 2022
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024