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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan H&L High Tech Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, H&L High-Tech Deco Sdn Bhd, has entered into an estate merger agreement with Prosperous Plantation PLT to achieve economies of scale and increase production output.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd has recorded a 70.1 per cent lower net profit to RM88.87 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2024 (3Q FY2024) from RM297.42 million in the same period last year.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 13.9 per cent to 30,929 tonnes in September 2024 compared to 35,908 tonnes in August 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- TDM Bhd has proposed the issuance of a sukuk wakalah programme with a total programme limit of RM1.5 billion to enhance operational efficiency, support future investments, and meet its financial commitments in compliance with Shariah principles.
1y ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM20 million to revitalise idle private rubber plantations and RM60 million for latex production under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are significant steps forward in supporting the growth and sustainability of the rubber glove industry.
1y ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will discuss with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to increase the assistance provided in the oil palm replanting grant to boost productivity among smallholders.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme has been introduced as an effort to enhance the sustainability of the palm oil industry in Malaysia, but its implementation has also presented various impacts and challenges, especially for smallholders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 5.2 per cent to 35,979 tonnes in August 2024 against 37,960 tonnes in July 2024, according to Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd believes that raising the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold to around RM4,500 per tonne would benefit the plantation sector, ahead of Budget 2025 which will be presented on Oct 18.
1y ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – The government has announced support for local oil palm smallholders to help them meet the new European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) deadline, which has been extended to Dec 30, 2025.
1y ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has successfully mapped around 70 per cent of independent smallholders as part of its project to chart oil palm plantation coverage across the country.