Rubber sector needs 80,000 workers, says Johari
PUTRAJAYA: The rubber plantation sector needs an estimated 80,000 workers to meet the needs of rubber smallholders, said Plantations and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Pay compensation for crops damaged by wildlife, urges Sabah rep
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Ministry should explore compensation or subsidies for farmers whose crops sustained wildlife damage, says an assemblyman.
‘Act against errant companies’
PUTRAJAYA: Disgusted by irresponsible employers who brought in foreign workers without providing them jobs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has proposed a compound of up to RM30,000 per worker to be imposed against the errant companies.
Risda helps smallholders hit by Baling floods
BALING: Some 140 smallholders with total rubber smallholding acreage of 98ha that were damaged or destroyed in the flood and water surge incident will be given assistance for replanting and redevelopment of their farms.
Planting new ideas
There are several ways to rejuvenate Malaysian smallholders, including engaging corporate sector players and adopting an outcome-driven smallholder-centric system.
Curious Cook: AI and the future of food
The columnist looks at the pros and cons of using AI in food production, farming, livestock management and even home cooking.
Thirteen-year-old student among four nabbed for armed robberies in Alor Gajah
ALOR GAJAH: A 13-year-old student is among four individuals detained by a police task force for staging a series of armed robberies here.
15-year-old, two others charged with armed robberies in Batu Pahat
ALOR GAJAH: A Form Three student and two others faced three counts of charges at the Sessions Court here with being involved in spate of armed robberies.
2023 a year of headwinds for Malaysia's major commodities
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s major commodities suffered a setback in 2023 despite a weaker ringgit as it was overshadowed by demand deficits due to global economic uncertainties arising from the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
A brighter future for oil palm
IN 1905, a young Frenchman named Henri Fauconnier arrived in Malaya in search of opportunities for fortune.
Perhilitan captures five female elephants roaming around Kampung Kuala Tiga
TANAH MERAH (Bernama): The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) managed to capture a herd of five female elephants in Kampung Kuala Tiga, here, on Tuesday (Jan 26).
State polls: Barisan-Pakatan candidate promises to lower cost of household items in Pertang
JELEBU: A sale known as Jualan Rakyat to help Pertam folks cope with price increases is among the election pledges of a candidate here.
Pertang candidate mulls regular ‘Jualan Rakyat’
JELEBU: Pertang folk will be able to buy cheaper household items from selected stores if they vote for the Barisan Nasional-Pakatan Harapan pact in the Aug 12 polls, promises its candidate Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias.
Moroccans in earthquake-hit tourist area grieve losses, fret about future
OUIRGANE VALLEY, Morocco (Reuters) - The Kasbah La Dame Bija guesthouse in Morocco's picturesque Ouirgane Valley escaped unscathed from an earthquake that devastated the area, but the owner's bookings collapsed and he worries about whether the region can revive its tourist appeal.
Waiver of settlers' loans impacted Felda's cash flow, says Idris
KUALA LUMPUR: The waiver of Felda settlers’ loans worth some RM8.3bil completed in 2021 has had a major impact on Felda's cash flow.
RM1.5mil to repair three bridges in Nilai
THREE bridges in Nilai damaged due to heavy rain will be rebuilt.
Govt ready to proceed with programmes announced in Budget 2023, says PM
JEMPOL: The government has already set aside funds to carry out programmes announced in Budget 2023, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Pineapple Industry Board plans to introduce night farming method
BANGI: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) plans to introduce the Night Farming method for pineapple planting from next year in efforts to increase pineapple exports from 400,000 tonnes a year to 700,000 tonnes a year by 2025.
Steady progress along ESG journey
MALAYSIA is slowly, but surely, forging ahead in the path towards a better tomorrow, as both the public and private sectors are making strides in integrating and implementing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles within their strategies.
Hungry elephant to be relocated
JERTEH: The Terengganu Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has caught a wild bull elephant which destroyed crops in Kampung Padang Tapong near here.
