Johari: Political stability fuels RM120bil commodity exports
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the country's stable political environment had allowed the ministry and its agencies to develop industries such as palm oil, rubber, pepper, kenaf and timber into major export earners.
"This country has developed well because we have political stability. Political stability is essential for any nation to grow its economy, and with it, we can develop effectively," he said.
He made the remarks after officiating at the ministry's 2025 Independence Month and Kibar Jalur Gemilang launch ceremony here today, which was also attended by Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Fong Hin.
Johari said the ministry's work spanned almost every state, including Johor, Perlis, Sabah and Sarawak, reflecting the breadth of the commodity sector.
"In the palm oil industry alone, we have 5.7 million hectares under cultivation, involving nearly 450,000 smallholders nationwide. We have successfully grown this industry to the point where exports now reach RM120 billion," he said.
He added that the ministry was also directly engaged in other commodities across the country, including rubber, pepper, kenaf and a wide range of timber products.
"This progress has been made possible because political stability has strengthened the ministry's agencies, enabling them to deliver high-quality products to the global market," he said.
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