Monsoon aid amounting to RM9.7 mln for Felda settlers
Felda will provide Monsoon Season Aid (BMT) amounting to RM9.7 million to 12,138 eligible rubber tappers in its land schemes nationwide.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Elephant runs amok, causes damage to banana plantations in Gua Musang
The villagers were now afraid to go near, including those who earned their living as rubber tappers.
Sat Apr 03 2021
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
Problems facing rubber tappers, construction. sites not complying with SOP among issues in Parliament today
Issues facing the rubber tappers will be raised during the oral question and answer session.
Wed Nov 11 2020
Rubber tappers' kids earn scholarship at international school
They were selected to continue their studies at a branch of a United Kingdom-based international school in Malaysia, on fully paid scholarship.
Mon Sep 12 2016
60,000 of Kelantan's poor receive free electricity
Those who will benefit from this government subsidy are mostly farmers and rubber tappers in Gua Musang, Jeli, Kuala Krai and Tanah Merah.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Rubber smallholders must be more proactive in generating income - Najib
They should not depend solely on income from tapping rubber in the light of the dropping price of the commodity currently.
Sat Jun 11 2016
Elderly couple killed in bomb incident
The couple have been identified as Ah Mok and his wife, Kim Fong, both in their 70s, who both worked as rubber tappers.
Wed Oct 07 2015
Nude, maggot-infested bodies of 2 septuagenarian sisters found
The deceased were identified as rubber tappers Salmiah Yaakob, 76, and Salasiah, 71 who were single and lived together.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Payment to rubber smallholders and tappers not compensation
The government has set aside more than RM200 million for special assistance to rubber smallholders and rubber tappers nationwide.
Fri Jul 11 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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