Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 1) — Impact of New EU Rules on Smallholders
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Serina Rahman, Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at National University of Singapore, where her research interests include political ecology through the lens of environmental anthropology and ethnography.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Consider This: Malaysian Palm Oil (Part 2) — Navigating EU's Deforestation Regulation
The Malaysian palm oil sector, which is the second-largest producer globally after Indonesia, is facing mounting challenges, particularly from the European Union's incoming Deforestation Regulation. This regulation aims to halt the sale of any products linked to deforestation in its markets. Despite efforts to promote sustainability through certification schemes like MSPO and RSPO, questions remain: Can certification alone redeem palm oil's tarnished reputation? And how might the EU’s new regulation impact smallholders, who produce about 40% of the total output of palm oil in Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Khor Yu Leng, Senior Economist at Segi Enam Advisors & Associate Director for Sustainability at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/41707383651_TBDATUKSERIDRMO.jpg)
Malaysia's February 2024 natural rubber output fell by 2.0pc - DOSM
Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said 85.7 pct of February 2024 production was contributed by smallholders and 14.3 pct by the estates sector.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676877737_TBgetah.jpg)
Cabinet paper being prepared on issues faced by rubber smallholders - DPM Zahid
Among issues to be raised in Cabinet paper are Pestalotiopsis leaf fall disease, lack of manpower and areas not being tapped nationwide.
Mon Mar 11 2024
![Initiatives to help rubber smallholders among issues to be discussed in parliament today Initiatives to help rubber smallholders among issues to be discussed in parliament today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698152274_TBDEWANRAKYAT.jpg)
Initiatives to help rubber smallholders among issues to be discussed in parliament today
Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) will ask the Plantation and Commodities Minister about initiatives to help rubber smallholders.
Thu Oct 26 2023
![China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694954441_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Malaysia's first growers cooperative receives RSPO certification: A big step for palm oil growers towards sustainability Malaysia's first growers cooperative receives RSPO certification: A big step for palm oil growers towards sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686801963_NurNazifahAhmadRo.jpg)
Malaysia's first growers cooperative receives RSPO certification: A big step for palm oil growers towards sustainability
With the certification, smallholders are allowed to receive an immediate 40 per cent premium through selling RSPO credit before being accredited.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![49,000 rubber smallholders to receive Aidilfitri aid 49,000 rubber smallholders to receive Aidilfitri aid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/41679978995_TBgetah.jpg)
49,000 rubber smallholders to receive Aidilfitri aid
The Special Aidilfitri Assistance of RM200 each, involves an allocation of RM9.8 million.
Wed Apr 12 2023
![PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679931235_AnwarIbrahim.jpg)
PM announces additional initiatives in 2023 budget
Anwar said the increase is the biggest aid the government has ever given to fishermen, paddy farmers and rubber smallholders.
Wed Mar 29 2023
![Budget 2023: Felda rubber smallholders also eligible for RM800 monsoon aid - PM Budget 2023: Felda rubber smallholders also eligible for RM800 monsoon aid - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665213205_TBIsmailSabri.jpg)
Budget 2023: Felda rubber smallholders also eligible for RM800 monsoon aid - PM
The Monsoon Season Aid of RM800 for rubber smallholders announced in Budget 2023 will also be extended to Felda farmers throughout the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sat Oct 08 2022
![Budget 2023: Monsoon season aid increases to RM800 - Tengku Zafrul Budget 2023: Monsoon season aid increases to RM800 - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/61661013161_TBBANJIRSKUDAI.jpg)
Budget 2023: Monsoon season aid increases to RM800 - Tengku Zafrul
The government will continue to ensure the well-being and provide support to rice farmers, fishermen, and smallholders, Tengku Zafrul said.
Fri Oct 07 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
![KPLB to submit recommendations to PM on increasing rubber smallholders' income KPLB to submit recommendations to PM on increasing rubber smallholders' income](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662884077_MahdzirKhalid.jpg)
KPLB to submit recommendations to PM on increasing rubber smallholders' income
KPLB will submit to Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob two recommendations to help increase the income of smallholders under RISDA.
Sun Sep 11 2022
![Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector](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)
Smallholders encouraged to venture into cocoa, white and black pepper sector
Oil palm smallholders are encouraged to plant cocoa, and black and white pepper as by-products to help increase upstream activities.
Fri Sep 09 2022
![Smallholders urged to join sustainable oil palm growers cooperatives Smallholders urged to join sustainable oil palm growers cooperatives](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662195966_TBZURAIDAjpg.jpg)
Smallholders urged to join sustainable oil palm growers cooperatives
Zuraida has urged smallholders to be part of the KPSM to enable the MPOB to monitor and resolve their problems better.
Sat Sep 03 2022