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
MP calls on govt to consider fixing floor price for scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg
Baling MP Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has called on the government to consider fixing the floor price of scrap rubber at RM3.50 per kg as a long term measure to increase the income of smallholders.
Tue Nov 02 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
Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?
Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Chinese study recommends region-specific diets, amid rising obesity risks
The study adheres to a "Planetary Health Diet" and advocates a reduced consumption of dairy products and red meat.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Expect to hear the F-word a lot in the US Senate next year
That's "filibuster," the Senate rule that requires 60 of the chamber's 100 members to agree to pass most legislation.
Sat Nov 16 2024
'We will die from hunger': Gazans decry Israel's UNRWA ban
The law could deny thousands of their main source of aid at a time when everything around them is being destroyed.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Old money trend: Don't fall for the fashion trap
Don't just chase after brands or fashion without understanding what they truly represent, says fashion designer Bon Zainal.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on
Recent scientific studies suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Sugar overload: A growing threat to kidney function
Dr. Rosnawati Yahya reports nearly 50% of dialysis patients have diabetes, highlighting the serious health risks of high sugar intake.
Sat Nov 16 2024
Chinese social media reels over young woman's illegal surrogacy case
Authorities pledge a strict crackdown on illegal practices, including buying/selling of sperm, eggs, and surrogacy services.
Sat Nov 16 2024
[COLUMNIST] Budget 2025 - Powering data centres
A "radical" tax allowance scheme could help to position Malaysia to be a leading regional hub for data centres.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Selangor govt tables RM3 billion state budget for 2025
Allocation for operating, service and supply expenses is the largest component, accounting for 38.7 per cent of the total.
Fri Nov 15 2024