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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
MRB activates May rubber incentives for Sabah and Sarawak
MRB said IPG for May 2025 is triggered when the average monthly farmgate price for cuplump rubber falls to RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg) or below, with the IPG for latex activated concurrently. — Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for smallholders has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for May 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB). In a statement, MRB said IPG for May 2025 is triggered when the average monthly farmgate price for cuplump rubber falls to RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg) or below, with the IPG for latex activated concurrently. In May 2025, the custodian of Malaysia's rubber industry noted that the average farmgate prices for cuplump were RM3.00 per kg in Peninsular Malaysia, RM2.75 per kg in Sabah and RM2.65 per kg in Sarawak. In Sabah, the IPG rate for cuplump and latex is 25 sen per kg for 50 per cent dry rubber content (DRC) and 50 sen per kg for 100 per cent DRC. In Sarawak, the rate is 35 sen per kg for 50 per cent DRC and 70 sen per kg for 100 per cent DRC. For latex, the IPG rate is fixed at 90 sen per kg for material with 100 per cent DRC. The MRB said smallholders in Sabah and Sarawak are eligible to receive IPG payment from June 1-30, 2025, based on the rubber production in May 2025. 'The IPG for cuplump and latex remains inactive for Peninsular Malaysia in May 2025, hence, no IPG payment will be made for this month,' MRB added. rubber rubber production incentive smallholders
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Culinary grad laments low starting pay
AFTER working for a few years, one would expect to earn a substantial salary, especially considering the state of the economy in recent years. A woman raised this issue in a Threads post, questioning why she has been unable to secure a job offering a starting salary of RM3,000. Having worked for three years in the culinary industry since graduating — even holding a managerial position — she still struggles to find a job with the aforementioned basic pay. She added that she graduated with a first-class degree and had her student loan exempted by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). During her three-year stint and being a top performer in her university, the culinary arts graduate claimed she only managed to earn RM3,000 after including allowances and overtime payments. 'It's just that, even though I graduated three years ago, I'm still wondering if I'll ever land a job with a basic salary of RM3,000,' she said. The post sparked a wider discussion, with many pointing out that the country's starting salaries have remained stagnant for years, despite economic fluctuations and the increasing cost of living. 'I graduated in 2007 and my first salary was RM2,500. Now, nearly 20 years later, the starting salary remains the same. This is why there's a brain drain in Malaysia,' one user commented. 'RM3,000 is far too low for 2025. I was an average local graduate (CGPA 2.82) back in 2006 and received offers ranging from RM2,500 to RM3,000 per month from multiple companies. Back then, you could still get fried rice for RM3.00 and iced tea for RM0.80,' another user noted. Meanwhile, another commenter offered a different perspective regarding salaries in the culinary industry. They pointed out that it is common to start from the bottom as a novice chef, even with a degree, as the industry values hands-on experience.
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Woman working for three years in culinary industry laments lack of jobs offering RM3,000 starting salary
AFTER working for a few years, one would expect to earn a substantial salary, especially considering the state of the economy in recent years. A woman raised this issue in a Threads post, questioning why she has been unable to secure a job offering a starting salary of RM3,000. Having worked for three years in the culinary industry since graduating — even holding a managerial position — she still struggles to find a job with the aforementioned basic pay. She added that she graduated with a first-class degree and had her student loan exempted by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). During her three-year stint and being a top performer in her university, the culinary arts graduate claimed she only managed to earn RM3,000 after including allowances and overtime payments. 'It's just that, even though I graduated three years ago, I'm still wondering if I'll ever land a job with a basic salary of RM3,000,' she said. The post sparked a wider discussion, with many pointing out that the country's starting salaries have remained stagnant for years, despite economic fluctuations and the increasing cost of living. 'I graduated in 2007 and my first salary was RM2,500. Now, nearly 20 years later, the starting salary remains the same. This is why there's a brain drain in Malaysia,' one user commented. 'RM3,000 is far too low for 2025. I was an average local graduate (CGPA 2.82) back in 2006 and received offers ranging from RM2,500 to RM3,000 per month from multiple companies. Back then, you could still get fried rice for RM3.00 and iced tea for RM0.80,' another user noted. Meanwhile, another commenter offered a different perspective regarding salaries in the culinary industry. They pointed out that it is common to start from the bottom as a novice chef, even with a degree, as the industry values hands-on experience.
