![MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666522691_TBZURAIDAjpg.jpg)
MPIC: Delay in foreign workers intake due to source countries
The delay in the entry of foreign workers into Malaysia is due to the source countries as they have to carry out several screening tests.
Sun Oct 23 2022
![MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663324900_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
MPIC to expand exchange, sharing of expertise in timber with developing countries
MPIC is expanding the exchange and sharing of technology related to the timber industry with developing countries, said its minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
Fri Sep 16 2022
![MPIC proposes assistance for smallholders in Budget 2023 MPIC proposes assistance for smallholders in Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654181170_PalmOil.jpg)
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
![MPIC targets all hotels to use local pepper MPIC targets all hotels to use local pepper](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81661418265_TBZURAIDAjpg.jpg)
MPIC targets all hotels to use local pepper
Zuraida said MPB needed to ensure that pepper-based products were diversified to increase the revenue of pepper trade at the global level.
Thu Aug 25 2022
![No decision yet on proposal to set two prices for cooking oil - KPDNHEP No decision yet on proposal to set two prices for cooking oil - KPDNHEP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61660740513_RosolWahid.jpg)
No decision yet on proposal to set two prices for cooking oil - KPDNHEP
Rosol said the matter must be brought to the Cabinet within a week or two for further review.
Mon Aug 22 2022
![Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655522571_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Humans are main culprits of wildlife extinction, not palm oil - MPIC
Zuraida said MPOGCF is joining forces with Sabah Wildlife Department to support wildlife rescue and conservation efforts.
Fri Aug 19 2022
![Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand
The MPIC will step up efforts to promote Malaysian palm oil, not just in India but throughout the world, including non-traditional markets.
Thu Aug 04 2022
![Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655522571_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Zuraida: Malaysia able to achieve RM23.6b rubber gloves export revenue this year
Zuraida also said that the need to use rubber gloves, following a global increase in hygiene culture, will simultaneously increase demand.
Wed Aug 03 2022
![Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023 Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657524233_TBzuraida.jpg)
Ministry plans to request allocation for environmental conservation under Budget 2023
MPIC plans to apply for higher allocations under Budget 2023 to ensure greater efforts towards environmental conservation in the plantation sector.
Sun Jul 31 2022
![PM's Turkiye visit will further boost local palm oil exports - Zuraida PM's Turkiye visit will further boost local palm oil exports - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657524233_TBzuraida.jpg)
PM's Turkiye visit will further boost local palm oil exports - Zuraida
MPIC is confident that bilateral ties with Ankara will be further enhanced with the recent visit by Ismail Sabri to Turkiye.
Mon Jul 11 2022
![MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653752005_TBZuraida.jpg)
MPIC urges oil palm smallholders to apply for incentives offered by ministry
This incentive aims to encourage farm owners to diversify their sources of income through cash crops and optimise the use of their land.
Fri Jun 10 2022
![Be more sensitive of US CBPs forced labour rule to circumvent pro WRO pitfall, says Zuraida Be more sensitive of US CBPs forced labour rule to circumvent pro WRO pitfall, says Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649249806_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Be more sensitive of US CBPs forced labour rule to circumvent pro WRO pitfall, says Zuraida
Zuraida said MPIC has no intention of disputing CBP's prerogative, but feels the claims were unfair and biased.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Malaysia to review exports of palm kernel cake Malaysia to review exports of palm kernel cake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649249806_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Malaysia to review exports of palm kernel cake
Zuraida said a lot of the commodity is exported to cater for the European cattle industry.
Tue May 31 2022
![Malaysia will not lose competitive edge as Indonesia resumes palm oil export - Zuraida Malaysia will not lose competitive edge as Indonesia resumes palm oil export - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651808743_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
Malaysia will not lose competitive edge as Indonesia resumes palm oil export - Zuraida
MPIC said that Indonesia's move to lift the ban on palm oil exports, effective May 23, will see a knee-jerk correction in palm oil price but not a big downward adjustment.
Sun May 22 2022
![MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61649249806_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida
Zuraida said Malaysia should slow down the implementation of its biodiesel mandate to help meet global demand amid an edible oil shortage.
Fri May 20 2022