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
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