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
Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
PM assures to review IPG, rubber market price
Ismail Sabri has given his assurances to review the rubber market price set for the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) if he returns to lead the government after the GE15.
Sun Oct 30 2022
Natural rubber production surged 36.7 pct in December vs November 2021 - DOSM
Mohd Uzir said December's natural rubber production was mainly contributed by the smallholders sector versus estates sector.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Additional RM1 bln needed annually if IPG activation price raised to RM3.50 - Jeck Seng
An estimated RM1 billion in additional allocation will be required annually if the PHP for scrap rubber under the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) is raised to RM3.50 per kg.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Budget 2021: RM1.7 billion subsidies to assist farmers, fishermen
A total of RM1.7 billion will be allocated in the form of subsidies, assistance and incentives to farmers and fishermen under Budget 2021.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Govt lays out efforts to stabilise global rubber price
The government is cooperating with major rubber producing countries, under the ITRC to strengthen and stabilise the price of rubber.
Mon Sep 14 2020
0.8 per cent of rubber production used to build rubberised roads in 2019
About 0.8 per cent of the country's current total rubber production was used in the construction of roads using rubber-based technology Cuplump Modified Bitumen (CMB) in 2019.
Mon Aug 10 2020
80 per cent smallholders have yet to claim IPG, says minister
The government is currently looking into factors that contribute to the issue.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Malaysia shows "keen interest" in investments in the US
Three companies -- two in rubber production business and one in chemical production -- are setting up operations in the United States.
Sat Jun 25 2016
Half of 300,000 smallholders yet to claim IPG payment
Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Akbar Md Said said the government had allocated some RM200 million for IPG payment.
Sun Apr 10 2016
Incentives for rubber sector to benefit 300,000 smallholders
Some 300,000 rubber smallholders from the rural areas will benefit from the government's decision to raise the rubber production incentive.
Sat Oct 24 2015
Incentives for rubber production and cuplumps revised - Uggah
The Rubber Production Incentive increased to RM5.10 from RM4.60 per kilogram for the SMR 20 FOB rubber and cuplumps was also raised to RM2.00 per kilogram exit farm price.
Thu Sep 03 2015
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