Mongin: Ministry to probe claim of Sarawak buying Kalimantan FFB
Touching on the plummeting price of the commodity, Mongin urged oil palm farmers in the state not to replace it with other commodity crops.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Minimum wage directive needs fine-tuning - Willie
The implementation of the minimum wage of RM1,500 effective May 1 needs fine-tuning so that the matter does not burden companies and entrepreneurs in small and medium industries in the country.
Sat Apr 16 2022
Govt prepared to work with PNG on allegation of wrongdoing by Malaysia palm oil company
Willie Mongin stresses the importance of sustainable palm oil production in compliance with the Good Agricultural Practices certification.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Willie advises three other Bersatu members to state withdrawal from S'wak polls
Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Datuk Willie Mongin has advised three other Bersatu members to emulate Datuk Ali Biju's move and state their withdrawal from the 12th Sarawak State Election.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Govt to come up with laws to control price of pesticides, fertilisers - Willie Mongin
The government will come up with a policy to control the price of fertilisers and pesticides in order to help farmers and smallholders.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Malaysian palm oil sustainably produced, does not involve permanent forest reserves - Ministry
The regulations are aimed at ensuring the quality of palm oil and countering discrimination against the commodity by European countries.
Tue Dec 07 2021
RM35 mln grant for new oil palm planting scheme for smallholders
The federal government has approved a grant of RM35 million under Budget 2022 for a new oil palm planting scheme for smallholders.
Fri Nov 19 2021
Bersatu MP Willie declares support for GPS candidates in his constituency
Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Willie Mongin has pledged full support for whoever GPS fields as candidates in Serembu, Mambong and Tarat in the coming state election.
Fri Nov 05 2021
Govt gives flexibility to operate to rubber sector during MCO
Willie said the permitted rubber sector group involves tapping, purchasing, processing and medical-related manufacturing activities.
Tue Oct 12 2021
MPB opens planting schemes to pepper smallholders nationwide
These schemes would benefit the smallholders in view of the rising price trend of the commodity.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Continuous rain causes floods in several districts in Sarawak
Rain had triggered a mudslide along Jalan Padawan between Kampung Peraya and Kampung Patos.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Brave granny saves four children from being buried in landslide
The quick thinking of a 63-year-old grandmother and her daughter saved her four grandchildren from being buried alive in a landslide.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Malaysia seeks cooperation with pepper-producing nations to raise prices
Malaysia will further boost cooperation with major pepper-producing countries in a bid to raise the commodity's price from the current RM8 a kilogramme.
Tue Sep 22 2020
Safeguard harmony in multicultural society - Willie Mongin
Malaysians should continue to preserve harmony in the multicultural society through unity, mutual respect and the spirit of love for the country.
Thu Sep 17 2020
Bidayuh Muslims join in Aidiladha sacrificial ritual
This is the second consecutive year for Willie to make the contribution which he hopes will help the Muslim community here perform their sacrificial rite.
Sat Aug 01 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024