![Monsoon aid amounting to RM9.7 mln for Felda settlers Monsoon aid amounting to RM9.7 mln for Felda settlers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41673069927_TBPENOREHGETAHMONSOO.jpg)
Monsoon aid amounting to RM9.7 mln for Felda settlers
Felda will provide Monsoon Season Aid (BMT) amounting to RM9.7 million to 12,138 eligible rubber tappers in its land schemes nationwide.
Sat Jan 07 2023
![Elephant runs amok, causes damage to banana plantations in Gua Musang Elephant runs amok, causes damage to banana plantations in Gua Musang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41617438465_Serangangajah.jpg)
Elephant runs amok, causes damage to banana plantations in Gua Musang
The villagers were now afraid to go near, including those who earned their living as rubber tappers.
Sat Apr 03 2021
![202,717 smallholders, rubber tappers to receive RISDA monsoon season aid today 202,717 smallholders, rubber tappers to receive RISDA monsoon season aid today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495010581_RISDAGeneric.jpg)
202,717 smallholders, rubber tappers to receive RISDA monsoon season aid today
An amount of RM300 per person will be credited today into the accounts of 202,717 people, comprising 85 per cent of smallholders and rubber tappers.
Mon Dec 07 2020
![Problems facing rubber tappers, construction. sites not complying with SOP among issues in Parliament today Problems facing rubber tappers, construction. sites not complying with SOP among issues in Parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81458129920_GerahPanas.jpg)
Problems facing rubber tappers, construction. sites not complying with SOP among issues in Parliament today
Issues facing the rubber tappers will be raised during the oral question and answer session.
Wed Nov 11 2020
![Rubber tappers' kids earn scholarship at international school Rubber tappers' kids earn scholarship at international school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473671980_PelajarMiskin.jpg)
Rubber tappers' kids earn scholarship at international school
They were selected to continue their studies at a branch of a United Kingdom-based international school in Malaysia, on fully paid scholarship.
Mon Sep 12 2016
![60,000 of Kelantan's poor receive free electricity 60,000 of Kelantan's poor receive free electricity](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51462945633_tnb.jpg)
60,000 of Kelantan's poor receive free electricity
Those who will benefit from this government subsidy are mostly farmers and rubber tappers in Gua Musang, Jeli, Kuala Krai and Tanah Merah.
Thu Jun 16 2016
![Rubber smallholders must be more proactive in generating income - Najib Rubber smallholders must be more proactive in generating income - Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71451476310_RUBBER.jpg)
Rubber smallholders must be more proactive in generating income - Najib
They should not depend solely on income from tapping rubber in the light of the dropping price of the commodity currently.
Sat Jun 11 2016
![Elderly couple killed in bomb incident Elderly couple killed in bomb incident](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71444198250_BomLetupan.jpg)
Elderly couple killed in bomb incident
The couple have been identified as Ah Mok and his wife, Kim Fong, both in their 70s, who both worked as rubber tappers.
Wed Oct 07 2015
![Nude, maggot-infested bodies of 2 septuagenarian sisters found Nude, maggot-infested bodies of 2 septuagenarian sisters found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71437399701_MAYATGENERIC.jpg)
Nude, maggot-infested bodies of 2 septuagenarian sisters found
The deceased were identified as rubber tappers Salmiah Yaakob, 76, and Salasiah, 71 who were single and lived together.
Tue Sep 22 2015
![Payment to rubber smallholders and tappers not compensation Payment to rubber smallholders and tappers not compensation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-07/81405042581_295x200.jpg)
Payment to rubber smallholders and tappers not compensation
The government has set aside more than RM200 million for special assistance to rubber smallholders and rubber tappers nationwide.
Fri Jul 11 2014