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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The agricommodity sector has contributed RM66.1 billion, accounting for 5.2 per cent of the national gross domestic product as of September 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- About 90 per cent of estates in the palm oil sector have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, while independent smallholders have reached 85 per cent, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 94,677 smallholders benefited from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.50 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is in discussions with ground vehicle operators and B20 biodiesel suppliers to blend B20 as part of efforts to expand its use at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- When a Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) pipeline ruptured in Putra Heights during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, sending a fireball hundreds of metres into the air, it was a stark reminder of how modern development and critical infrastructure must coexist safely.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) has secured approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for four new pawnbroking licenses covering two outlets in Pahang, one in Kuala Lumpur, and one in Perak.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been appointed as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, changing his Cabinet portfolio from Plantation and Commodities Minister.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The government has gathered the relevant input for the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Strategy Document through a series of workshops and discussions with industry players and stakeholders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The contract structure and operations of companies offering ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ (BNPL) services need to be examined carefully to obtain a clear picture of the Shariah compliance status of such transactions.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public still lacks an in-depth understanding of the technical aspects and principles related to Islamic finance, according to the 2025 Islamic Financial Literacy Index survey.
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PETALING JAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has advised palm oil buyers from China to negotiate with local industry players to enjoy better palm oil prices.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,289 abandoned private housing projects have been successfully revived by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government’s (KPKT) special task force from 2023 to September 2025.