MPlantation and Commodities Ministry reviewing agencies' roles for potential duplications - Johari
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is currently reviewing the functions of its agencies to pinpoint any overlapping responsibilities and roles
Mon Oct 28 2024
Pregnant woman killed by rampaging wild elephants in Indonesia
The woman was trying to protect her family's rubber plantation from the elephants when they charged at her.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Police recover smartphone in oil palm plantation drain
The suspect was also brought to the scene of the crime to identify the device said to belong to the victim.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Civil servant remanded seven days in Nur Farah Kartini murder investigation
Police the 26-year-old man is remanded for seven days from today to assist investigation.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Oil palm biomass, an underutilised resource](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51509370277_BousteadPlantations.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Oil palm biomass, an underutilised resource")
[COLUMNIST] Oil palm biomass, an underutilised resource
Malaysia boasts an estimated total of 5.67 mln hectares of oil palm plantations, yielding over 90 mln tonnes of dried palm biomass annually.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
In rural India, climate migrants have hysterectomies to survive, report says
The research found more than half of Beed women who had gone to work on sugar plantations had undergone surgery to remove their uteruses.
Fri Mar 08 2024
Authorities confirm aircraft crash in Kapar
Earlier today, a 17-second video depicting the wreckage of an unidentified aircraft that crashed in a palm oil plantation went viral.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Govt to allow plantation sector to hire foreign workers - Johari
Foreign workers are no longer allowed to enter the country except for plantation industry.
Tue Jan 23 2024
There were traces of blood inside and outside Myvi car - Witness
Six policemen and a civilian is charged with killing e-hailing driver Nurman Bakaratu, along with Mat Zaki Md Zain accused of abetting.
Mon Jan 22 2024
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
Plantation worker jailed one year for hurting mother
Chai Chon Tak was sentenced to one year in prison for voluntarily hurting his mother when the woman refused to give him money.
Thu Nov 30 2023
Unemployed man charged with trafficking in 70kg cannabis, having pistol
Muhammad Hafizi Seman was charged with trafficking in the drug at a rubber plantation area.
Fri Nov 10 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
Plantation Ministry launches pilot projects to increase latex production
The pilot projects aim to help small rubber farmers increase their income and latex production to cover the supply of latex in the downstream sector of the country.
Mon Oct 23 2023
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