Leadership deficit
The last thing I ever wanted was to be alive when the three most powerful people on the whole planet would be named Bush, Dick and Colon. — Kurt Vonnegut, American writer DO orangutans kill people? I thought they were of a gentle nature. However, a recent statement made by a federal minister is at […]
Ministry to study proposal to increase floor price of scrap rubber
BALING: The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry will study a proposal to increase the floor price of scrap rubber to RM3.50 a kilogramme (kg) to increase the income of smallholders in the country. Its minister, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, said the ministry would also discuss the matter with the Malaysian Rubber Board and the Rural Development […]
Ministry to speed up issuing of grants to smallholders with Sarawak NCR status
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities is striving to expediate the issuing of grants to oil palm smallholders in Sarawak with the state Native Customary Right (NCR) status under Section 18 of the Sarawak Land Code. Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said the ministry held a meeting with the Sarawak government on the […]
Bamboo Industry Development Action Plan 2021-2030 launched to boost exports
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Bamboo Industry Development Action Plan 2021-2030 was launched today as a continuation of the 2011-2020 plan to boost Malaysia’s exports of bamboo and bamboo-based products. The action plan, launched in conjunction with the celebration of the World Bamboo Day (WBD 2021) celebration in Malaysia, would strengthen the country’s exports to China, […]
Soil type determines product quality
By Tania Lam & Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: Land selected or explored for the cultivation of pepper requires certain specifications as this affects the quality of pepper. In saying this, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin explained that the quality of pepper grown was affected by soil type, irrigation, and other factors. “If […]
Let’s bring pepper industry to plantation level
By Tania Lam & Umie Syazwanie Mohd KUCHING: The pepper industry must be elevated to become a more productive commodity which will bring more revenue to the country, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin. “It needs to be elevated to a plantation level. At the moment, it is still at the cottage […]
Policy launched as guide for implementation of urban farming activities
PUTRAJAYA: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin today virtually launched the Urban Community Farming Policy (DKKB) to serve as a guide to regulate and propel urban farming in the country. It outlines five thrusts and 17 strategies which are in line with regulations and procedures currently enforced by local government authorities. According to […]
Malaysia, UK collaborate in smart city development
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) have jointly launched a ‘Smart City Handbook: Malaysia’ to promote collaboration and partnership in smart city development between both countries. The handbook outlines the smart city landscape across Malaysia and provides examples of interesting UK smart city projects and expertise. Launched virtually today by Housing and Local Government […]
Zuraida to raise issue of citizenship for illegitimate child
KUALA LUMPUR: Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin will raise the issue regarding an illegitimate child’s citizenship status to the relevant minister or the Cabinet. In a statement today, she said it was to ensure that the child could be granted Malaysian citizenship in accordance with Article 15 (2) of the Federal Constitution. […]
Bersatu’s Zuraida said to have been confused
MIRI: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Piasau branch chairman Sardon Zainal on Monday (Apr 12) thought that Datuk Dr Zuraida Kamaruddin of party Bersatu was confused when she said that her party would contest under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming state election. “She misinterpreted or misunderstood the talk between Tupong assemblyman (PBB) […]
