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
Government committed to uplift 500,000 Risda smallholders
The government is committed to uplifting the income of some 500,000 smallholders nationwide through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda).
Tue Jun 16 2020
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