Oil palm lures farmers; over reliance worries ministry
A CONSISTENT demand and lucrative prices in the market is making farmers turn their attention to cultivating oil palm. The Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Ministry which is aware of this farming shift said this had resulted in a significant reduction in the planted area for other crops. To address the issue Minister Datuk […]
Abang Johari receives visitors at Wisma Bapa Malaysia
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy calls at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Thursday (Sept 9). The first courtesy call was from Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) Minister, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. During the brief meeting, they discussed the direction of the commodity industry, […]
Allow foreign workers for oil palm industry
KUCHING: Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) has urged both the federal and state governments to allow for a consignment of ‘relief’ foreign workers to resolve the acute workers shortage in the oil palm industry. Its chief executive officer Andrew Cheng Mui Fah said due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the country has stopped new […]
Prototype oil palm harvester being developed
KUCHING: The state government is financing the development of a prototype harvester for the oil palm industry, revealed Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said that finding workers had always been a challenge in the oil palm industry, particularly fruit harvesters, as Sarawakians were reluctant to take on this tough job. “Therefore, […]
Oil Palm: From ornamental to commercial
Palm oil is one of the world’s most lucrative natural commodity. While the cultivation of oil palm can take years, the harvest, on the other hand, depends on the current climate. Nonetheless, the crop is much needed for our everyday life. It is the miracle ingredient in everything: from food, to personal care and cosmetics, […]
Bamboo will not replace oil palm as country’s main commodity
KUALA LUMPUR: The Plantation Industries and Commodity Ministry does not intend to replace the country’s main commodity, namely oil palm, with bamboo, said its minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said today. The ministry according to him is strengthening the oil palm industry with the application of the latest technology as well as expanding […]
Salcra to get help from Sime Darby
BETONG: The Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra) will improve its palm oil production by collaborating with Sime Darby. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas revealed that the collaboration would improve the state’s palm oil industry standards in terms of operational efficiency and productivity through the best agronomic practices. “I know that […]
