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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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