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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
RM1.63 mil aid delivered to Sabah oil palm smallholders
Published on: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jun 10, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Over RM1.63 million was distributed to 21 oil palm smallholders in interior Sabah for replanting 90.32 hectares under the TSPKS 2.0 scheme, announced Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin during a two-day visit. The aid, channelled through MPOB, also included support for MSPO certification, agricultural practices, and equipment. Advertisement Chan emphasised Sabah's strategic role in Malaysia's palm oil sector and urged smallholders to adopt sustainable practices and apply for the RM100 million TSPKS 2.0 grant managed by Agrobank. To date, 571 applications covering 2,505 hectares have been approved in Sabah. Nearly 98 pc of Sabah's smallholders are now MSPO certified. KPSM Apin-Apin also made history as the first Sabah cooperative to obtain MSPO certification for its weighing centre. Chan called on all smallholders to utilize available government support to boost productivity and sustainability. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
NST wins third place at Agrobank Media Awards
KUALA LUMPUR: The New Straits Times clinched third place at the Agrobank Media Awards, thanks to Ahmad Mukhsein Mukhtar's compelling report titled 'Floods devastate 232ha of padi fields in Lubuk Batu area'. His article was shortlisted in the the Print and Online Media (News) category. "What we report helps shape policies that affect real lives. "It's great when a piece of journalism about the struggles of communities like padi farmers gets the attention it deserves, even when it's not the most sensational topic. "It's important to highlight these stories," said Mukhsein. He thanked Agrobank for the honour and credited the NSTP Kedah bureau and the newsroom in Kuala Lumpur. The win, he said, was a result of strong teamwork and editorial support. The awards ceremony, held at a hotel last night, celebrated media professionals reporting on agriculture, an industry central to the national food supply. The event also marked the launch of the Agro Biz Awards 2025, which will honour outstanding industry players contributing to the country's food security agenda. Jointly organised by Agrobank and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI), the awards featured six categories, including the Online Video and Television Broadcasting Media Award, the Radio Media Award, and the Agrobank Technology and Digital Award. Among those present were Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Agrobank president and CEO Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin, MPI CEO Ainol Amriz Ismail, SMG COO Lydia Wang, and deputy executive editor Christina Chin, who received the award on behalf of Rebecca.
Barnama
21-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Bernama Shines At Agrobank Media Awards 2024/2025
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) clinched second place in the Television Broadcast and Online Video category (News and Special Reports) at the 2024/2025 Agrobank Media Awards, here tonight. Bernama journalist Mohd Noor Iqram Rosli earned the accolade for his compelling news piece titled Program Hijrah Asnaf Agrobank Bantu Dua Sahabat Jana Pendapatan Tingkat Kemahiran Golongan B40 (Agrobank's Programme Helps Two Friends Earn a Living, Improves B40 Skills). The award came with a trophy, a certificate, and a RM3,000 cash prize. Meanwhile, Bernama Radio producer Wan Shairil Azmir Wan Sharifuddin secured third place in the Radio Media Award category for his programme Padi Wangi Baharu (New Fragrant Rice), taking home RM1,000 and a trophy. The awards were presented by Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak and Agrobank president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin. Bernama deputy-editor-in-chief (News Service) Nasriah Darus was in attendance. Expressing his gratitude, Mohd Noor Iqram said he was humbled by the recognition of his work. 'Alhamdulillah, I'm truly grateful. This is my second year participating in the Agrobank Media Awards, and I'm honoured to once again be among the winners,' he said. Wan Shairil Azmir, on the other hand, described his win as an unexpected but welcome surprise.
The Star
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
The Star sweeps two top prizes at Agrobank Media Awards
PETALING JAYA: The Star has won two top awards at the Agrobank Media Awards 2025. Journalist Rebecca Grace Rajaendram was presented the Print Media and News Portal (Best News Article) award. The 36-year-old received RM5,000 and a trophy for her article "Getting youth into farming", which highlights the importance of leveraging Gen Z and their tech expertise to grow the agriculture sector. The article was featured in StarEdu, the education pullout published on Dec 22, 2024. Meanwhile, chief reporter Jade Chan won the Best Features Article award, taking home RM5,000 and a trophy for her story "Sowing seeds of self-reliance among youths with special needs". In her Jan 7, 2025, article that appeared in StarMetro, Chan wrote about two community gardens in Selangor that help differently abled young adults develop their green thumbs, cultivating not just plants but also self-esteem, communication and social skills. Held at a hotel here on Wednesday (May 21) night, the ceremony recognised the work of media personnel who report on the agricultural sector, which plays an important role in ensuring the country's food supply. The ceremony also witnessed the launch of the Agro Biz Awards 2025, an award to recognise excellence and outstanding contributions by industry players in strengthening the nation's food security agenda. Jointly organised by Agrobank and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI), the event featured six award categories, including the Online Video and Television Broadcasting Media Award, the Radio Media Award and the Agrobank Technology and Digital Award. Present were Agriculture and Food Security Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Agrobank president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin, MPI CEO Ainol Amriz Ismail, SMG chief operating officer Lydia Wang and deputy executive editor Christina Chin, who received the award on behalf of Rebecca.
New Straits Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Sabah revives rice and padi board to enhance food security, self-sufficiency level
KOTA BELUD: The Sabah government today revived the Sabah Rice and Padi Board, aiming to increase the state's rice self-sufficiency level to 30 per cent by next year and 60 per cent by 2030. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said various initiatives will be implemented through the board to enhance food security and meet local demand, while reducing dependence on imported rice. "Currently, Sabah produces only about 22.8 per cent of its rice needs, resulting in heavy reliance on imports," he said at the launch of the board and Agrobank's Padi Planting Takaful Scheme here today. His speech was delivered by Deputy Chief Minister I and Sabah's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry, Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan. Hajiji called on relevant state agencies to extend full cooperation to the board, which will take over the development and management of padi cultivation from the Department of Agriculture starting this year, and serve as the regulatory body for both areas moving forward. Hajiji said the state government will focus on the development and management of padi cultivation across the key districts of Kota Marudu, Tuaran, Tambunan, Keningau, Papar, and Kota Belud, which collectively cover 22,218.35ha, involving 16,018 farmers. He added that the government is also implementing several other initiatives, such as promoting hill padi cultivation, thus urging hill landowners to utilise their land to cultivate high-quality rice varieties. "It is estimated that 13,266ha, or 32,767 acres, of hill land are suitable for padi cultivation, involving 15,617 farmers," he said, adding that if fully developed, these areas have the potential to yield up to 30,424 metric tonnes of hill padi annually. Drawing a comparison to Sarawak's well-known Bario rice, Hajiji said Sabah has its own distinctive hill padi varieties as well, such as Adan rice from Long Pasia, Sipitang, as well as those from Ranau, Kudat, and Pitas, which are gaining popularity. "I assure you that the state government remains fully committed to revitalising idle padi fields and increasing local rice production," he said, calling on government-linked companies to develop their unused land for the purpose. Meanwhile, Hajiji encouraged farmers to take advantage of the Padi Planting Takaful Scheme, which provides insurance protection. Under the scheme, Malaysian padi farmers aged 18 and above, cultivating in designated areas, registered under the Federal Government Fertiliser Scheme, and holding an Agrobank account, will be covered against crop damage caused by natural disasters, pests and diseases. – BERNAMA
