Agri-commodity sector contributes RM64.6 bln to GDP from January to September
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The agri-commodity sector has contributed RM64.6 billion or around 5.3 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) from January...
Malaysia determined to deal with anti-palm oil campaign despite MPOB closures abroad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 — The closure of a few Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) offices abroad does not affect efforts to deal with the...
KPK approves over 3,000 hectares for oil palm replanting as of October — Deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has approved 3,599 hectares (ha) of land for oil palm replanting under the Oil...
Rubber glove industry to contribute over RM12 bln in export revenue this year
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 — The rubber glove industry is expected to contribute up to RM12.4 billion in export revenue this year, said the Plantation...
Malaysia, China to cooperate on EU deforestation rules
PUTRAJAYA, July 17 — Malaysia is seeking cooperation with China to establish a shared consensus during engagements with the European Union, particularly regarding the European...
Possible double-digit growth in rubber gloves export for Malaysia this year
PETALING JAYA, June 6 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry is cautiously optimistic that Malaysia will be able to achieve a double-digit growth in rubber...
Global pepper demand expected to continue rising in 2024, 2025 — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Global pepper demand is projected to continue its upward trajectory in 2024 and 2025, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk...
KPK approves RM1.02 bln to fund forest plantation development
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK), via the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), had approved RM1.02 billion in funding for...
Ministry to boost cocoa farming area to 10,000 hectares in five years
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) aims to expand the country’s total cocoa farming area to 10,000 hectares in five years from 5,985...
MPOA welcomes new leadership at Plantation and Commodities Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 — The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) congratulates Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and Datuk Chan Foong Hin on their appointments...
Northeast monsoon: Fama to provide 60,000 food kits to Nadma
TANJONG KARANG, Nov 15 — The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, via the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), will supply 60,000 food kits to the...
Op BPT’s task force extended until November 17
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — The Special Integrated Task Force on White Rice Operations Enforcement (Op BPT), launched in early October, has been extended until...