Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - DPM Zahid
The replanting process must utilise high-quality saplings and automated methods for tapping and collection, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jan 23 2025
TVET institutions set to send 500 young talent to China for enhanced skills training
The selected young talents have passed Levels 2 and 3 of the M'sian Skills Certificate certified by the Skills Development Department.
Wed Feb 07 2024
KPLB to submit recommendations to PM on increasing rubber smallholders' income
KPLB will submit to Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob two recommendations to help increase the income of smallholders under RISDA.
Sun Sep 11 2022
RISDA records over RM2 million in sales of sacrificial cows this year
RISDA recorded sales of 413 sacrificial cows worth RM2.07 million this year, chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Salim Mohd Sharif announced.
Tue Jul 12 2022
KPLB optimistic about dealing with food security concerns
KPLB is optimistic about addressing the food security issues faced by the people via measures to further strengthen the livestock industry through RISDA and Felcra.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Monsoon aid of RM300 for rubber smallholders to be paid in November - Wee
The aid would be given for two months to some 300,000 smallholders who own rubber estates of less than 2.5 hectares.
Sun Oct 24 2021
Ministry to study proposal to increase floor price of scrap rubber - Zuraida
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry will study a proposal to increase the floor price of scrap rubber to RM3.50 a kilogramme (kg) to increase the income of smallholders in the country.
Sun Oct 17 2021
Gov't must find formula to boost scrap rubber price - Mahdzir
The government must find a formula or method to increase the price of scrap rubber so that rubber smallholders under Risda can enjoy a better income.
Sat Oct 16 2021
TSK proven successful in increasing Orang Asli income - Abdul Rahman
The Orang Asli commercial replanting projects (TSK) developed by Felcra and RISDA has proven successful in providing a good return and increasing the income of the participants.
Wed Oct 06 2021
RISDA, FELCRA to pay out RM189.08 mln dividend
The Ministry of Rural Development has agreed to coordinate the distribution of dividends of RM189.08 million through the RISDA and FELCRA Bhd.
Tue Apr 27 2021
RISDA urged to review policy to help rural communities
Abd Latiff said the review would involve a restructuring of all policies to benefit the 7.6 million rural population in the country.
Sun Dec 13 2020
202,717 smallholders, rubber tappers to receive RISDA monsoon season aid today
An amount of RM300 per person will be credited today into the accounts of 202,717 people, comprising 85 per cent of smallholders and rubber tappers.
Mon Dec 07 2020
COVID-19: Affected individuals can apply for RISDA grant
A special study on COVID-19 found that 70 per cent of people from the agriculture sector in rural communities suffered a drop in income due to the pandemic.
Tue Jul 14 2020
Rubber smallholders must be active in Risda programmes - Minister
Datuk Abd Latiff Ahmad said the ministry has allocated a total of RM521 million for development and replanting programmes.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Peter Anthony claims trial to abetting CBT involving over RM15.5 million
Peter Anthony pleaded not guilty at the Special Corruption Court to a charge of abetment in a criminal breach of trust.
Thu Jun 18 2020
80 children of former GISB members remain unclaimed - Nancy
Some parents wish to reunite with their kids, but others changed their minds for unknown reasons, says Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jan 23 2025
MACC-FBI-DOJ collaboration recovers US20 mln linked to 1MDB
MACC says Frank White Jr. voluntarily agreed to surrender funds to the DOJ after learning they originated from misappropriated 1MDB money.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Malaysia aims to reclaim top spot as world's leading rubber producer in 10 years - DPM Zahid
The replanting process must utilise high-quality saplings and automated methods for tapping and collection, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Ousted South Korean defence minister testifies Yoon never intended full martial law
Kim Yong-hyun says he wanted a broader military deployment but was overruled by President Yoon Suk-Yeol.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Bloomberg philanthropy to cover US climate dues after Paris withdrawal
Bloomberg Philanthropies will cover US dues to UN Climate Change body, ensuring emissions reporting despite Trump's climate policy pullback.
Thu Jan 23 2025
What Trump has done since returning to the White House
Here are some of the actions that President Donald Trump has taken so far.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Indonesia resumes search for 13 missing after deadly landslide in Central Java
The number of the missing people is most likely more as there was a cafe in the landslide location, a spokesperson said.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Revocation of PwD driving licences only in specific cases - Loke
Anthony Loke says that PwD drivers should not be made scapegoats simply due to isolated incidents involving the group.
Thu Jan 23 2025
Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference
State and local officials who resist or obstruct immigration enforcement could be charged under federal laws against defrauding the US.
Thu Jan 23 2025
ASEAN calls for full implementation of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
ASEAN calls on all parties to maintain conducive conditions to the full implementation of the agreement, strictly adhere to its terms.
Thu Jan 23 2025