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
Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 85.7 pct of February 2024 production was contributed by smallholders and 14.3 pct by the estates sector.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
Initiatives to help rubber smallholders among issues to be discussed in parliament today
Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) will ask the Plantation and Commodities Minister about initiatives to help rubber smallholders.
Thu Oct 26 2023
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Malaysia's first growers cooperative receives RSPO certification: A big step for palm oil growers towards sustainability
With the certification, smallholders are allowed to receive an immediate 40 per cent premium through selling RSPO credit before being accredited.
Tue Jun 13 2023
49,000 rubber smallholders to receive Aidilfitri aid
The Special Aidilfitri Assistance of RM200 each, involves an allocation of RM9.8 million.
Wed Apr 12 2023
PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget
Anwar said the increase is the biggest aid the government has ever given to fishermen, paddy farmers and rubber smallholders.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Budget 2023: Felda rubber smallholders also eligible for RM800 monsoon aid - PM
The Monsoon Season Aid of RM800 for rubber smallholders announced in Budget 2023 will also be extended to Felda farmers throughout the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 08 2022
Budget 2023: Monsoon season aid increases to RM800 - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to ensure the well-being and provide support to rice farmers, fishermen, and smallholders, Tengku Zafrul said.
Fri Oct 07 2022
MPIC proposes assistance for smallholders in Budget 2023
Pubadi said the government had spent RM420 million to assist the smallholders on MSPO certification previously.
Tue Sep 13 2022
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
Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector
Oil palm smallholders are encouraged to plant cocoa, and black and white pepper as by-products to help increase upstream activities.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Smallholders urged to join sustainable oil palm growers cooperatives
Zuraida has urged smallholders to be part of the KPSM to enable the MPOB to monitor and resolve their problems better.
Sat Sep 03 2022
Zuraida: Smallholders, listed plantation firms urged to focus on long-term prospects
With CPO prices probably having peaked, planters - whether smallholders or listed plantation firms - should focus on long-term prospects.
Fri Aug 26 2022
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