MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries
The delay in the entry of foreign workers into Malaysia is due to the source countries as they have to carry out several screening tests.
Sun Oct 23 2022
MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries
MPIC is expanding the exchange and sharing of technology related to the timber industry with developing countries, said its minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Fri Sep 16 2022
MPIC proposes assistance for smallholders in Budget 2023
Pubadi said the government had spent RM420 million to assist the smallholders on MSPO certification previously.
Tue Sep 13 2022
MPIC targets all hotels to use local pepper
Zuraida said MPB needed to ensure that pepper-based products were diversified to increase the revenue of pepper trade at the global level.
Thu Aug 25 2022
No decision yet on proposal to set two prices for cooking oil - KPDNHEP
Rosol said the matter must be brought to the Cabinet within a week or two for further review.
Mon Aug 22 2022
Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC
Zuraida said MPOGCF is joining forces with Sabah Wildlife Department to support wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand
The MPIC will step up efforts to promote Malaysian palm oil, not just in India but throughout the world, including non-traditional markets.
Thu Aug 04 2022
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023
MPIC plans to apply for higher allocations under Budget 2023 to ensure greater efforts towards environmental conservation in the plantation sector.
Sun Jul 31 2022
PM's Turkiye visit will further boost local palm oil exports - Zuraida
MPIC is confident that bilateral ties with Ankara will be further enhanced with the recent visit by Ismail Sabri to Turkiye.
Mon Jul 11 2022
MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry
This incentive aims to encourage farm owners to diversify their sources of income through cash crops and optimise the use of their land.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Be more sensitive of US CBPs forced labour rule to circumvent pro WRO pitfall, says Zuraida
Zuraida said MPIC has no intention of disputing CBP's prerogative, but feels the claims were unfair and biased.
Wed Jun 08 2022
Malaysia to review exports of palm kernel cake
Zuraida said a lot of the commodity is exported to cater for the European cattle industry.
Tue May 31 2022
Malaysia will not lose competitive edge as Indonesia resumes palm oil export - Zuraida
MPIC said that Indonesia's move to lift the ban on palm oil exports, effective May 23, will see a knee-jerk correction in palm oil price but not a big downward adjustment.
Sun May 22 2022
MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida
Zuraida said Malaysia should slow down the implementation of its biodiesel mandate to help meet global demand amid an edible oil shortage.
Fri May 20 2022
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
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024