AWANI Tonight: Rubber industry: How can consolidation aid small holders community?
As the government looks into the consolidation of rubber smallholders to increase rubber production capacity, UPM’s Prof Dr Norsida Man discusses the benefits of the idea and possible challenges in its implementation.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Fadillah visits MRC, gets briefing on efforts in promoting rubber industry
Fadillah Yusof today visited the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC), which is in charge of promoting Malaysian quality rubber and rubber products.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Rubber sector has potential to grow, exports worth RM71 bln recorded in 2021 - Zuraida
The local rubber industry has the potential to expand after the country recorded rubber exports worth RM71 billion last year.
Thu Apr 14 2022
Govt will continue to assist rubber glove industry - Mohd Redzuan
This was also in line with Malaysia's status as a major producer of rubber gloves globally with exports valued at RM2.9 billion in October last year.
Tue Feb 23 2021
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
Lawyer remanded over CBT probe
A lawyer has been remanded for seven days, starting yesterday, to assist with investigations into the RISDA's land acquisition case in Tongod.
Sat Jun 13 2020
Vinod Sekhar Bouncing Back
A change in the political landscape signals renewed vigour in one mans efforts to breath new life into the downstream rubber industry.
Wed Sep 25 2019
RM14 million allocation to help RISDA smallholders
The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development through the Rubber Industry Small Holders Development Authority (Risda) has allocated RM14 million to help uplift the smallholders in the Pensiangan.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Risda must be more creative and innovative in diversifying income
The Rubber Industry Smallholders Authority (Risda) has been urged to conduct a transformation to be more innovative in diversifying its income sources.
Sun Jul 24 2016
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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