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The Sun
22-07-2025
- The Sun
Security manager pleads not guilty to using false document
KUANTAN: A security manager has pleaded not guilty to using a false document in a procurement process involving the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA). Nur Mohamad Fariz Abu Bakar, 36, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, was charged in the Sessions Court here today. The case involves a forged quotation worth RM29,000, dated Aug 26, 2022, which was allegedly used in a procurement application for cleaning products supply to RISDA branches in Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. The offence reportedly occurred at Risda Security and Services Sdn Bhd on Aug 30, 2022. Under Section 471 of the Penal Code, read with Section 465, the charge carries a maximum penalty of two years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. During the hearing, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) prosecuting officer, Suriawani Abdul Rahim, proposed bail at RM12,000 with one surety. Nur Mohamad Fariz, who was unrepresented, requested a lower bail amount, citing financial responsibilities as the sole breadwinner for his wife, three children, and mother. Judge Sazlina Safie set bail at RM5,000 with one surety and scheduled the next hearing for Aug 25 for document submission and legal counsel appointment. - Bernama
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Barnama
Security Manager Claims Trial To Using False Document
KUANTAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- A security manager pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of using a false document in a procurement process in 2022. Nur Mohamad Fariz Abu Bakar, 36, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, entered the plea before Judge Sazlina Safie. He is accused of using a forged quotation for RM29,000, dated Aug 26, 2022, as genuine in a procurement application to supply cleaning products to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan for one year.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Risda Carnival 2025 targets 10k visitors with 60 local delicacies
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rasa Asli Desa Risda Carnival 2025 kicked off today, running until June 30, with organisers targeting over 10,000 visitors. The event features 28 entrepreneurs from 13 states presenting more than 60 types of local culinary delights. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) Datuk Rubiah Wang highlighted the ministry's support for rural entrepreneurs, particularly smallholders under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda). 'Programmes like this not only add value in terms of marketing and sales, but also provide a real space to strengthen brands, business matching and market network development for rural entrepreneurs,' she said during the launch at Wangsa Walk. Rubiah noted that many participating entrepreneurs earn between RM5,000 and RM10,000 monthly, with some already recording RM1,000 to RM2,000 in sales on the first day. She expressed confidence in achieving the carnival's RM200,000 sales target. Themed 'Rasa Tulen, Sentuhan Istimewa' (Authentic Flavours, Special Touch), the event blends tradition with creativity, featuring dishes like kek lapis, rendang maman, and gulai temenung. Noorazlina Saramali, a 32-year-old entrepreneur from Beaufort, Sabah, shared her enthusiasm for introducing Sabahan specialties like kelupis and kucong to urban visitors. 'Kelupis is glutinous rice cooked with coconut milk and steamed in the same way as kucong, but kucong has a peanut filling flavoured with shrimp. I want to introduce kelupis to the people of Kuala Lumpur because this food is rarely available here,' she said. Siti Hajar Husnan, 39, from Negeri Sembilan, brought Johor's burasak and lepat loi, typically seasonal treats now available year-round thanks to retort processing. 'Actually, this is a seasonal food, but when we process it using the retort method, it can last up to a year and can be eaten anytime. We also sell it online on Shopee and TikTok, good thing there is always demand,' she said. The carnival also features the RisSMart 24 brand stall by Risda Agri Food Sdn Bhd (RAFI), offering pastries, wagyu skewers, and tom yam bowls. Additional activities include traditional cooking demos, a nostalgia-themed night showcase, and a kids' beauty pageant.
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Zahid: Build depot to boost rubber production in Sarawak
SERIAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) to build a high performance depot in Sarawak, as soon as possible. He said the proposed depot will be built in the Samarahan Division. He added that the depot was expected to enhance the efficiency of Sarawak's rubber supply chain, and support smallholders in marketing their products. "Currently, we plan to build two such depots in each state. In Sarawak, one will be in Samarahan, while the location for the second is yet to be determined," he told reporters, after attending the Sarawak Risda 2025 smallholders programme and Pre-Gawai Day celebration, here, today. Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister, also highlighted that Malaysia spends RM6 billion annually on rubber imports, to meet the needs of the country's industries. He added that to reduce dependency on imports, Risda has been tasked with strengthening efforts to boost local latex production. "Currently, 87 per cent of the country's rubber output comes from smallholders, with only about 13 per cent from large plantations. This shows how heavily we rely on smallholders. "Risda is responsible for coordinating engagement sessions with smallholder associations and individual smallholders, to increase latex production," he said. At present, Sarawak has approximately 161,000ha of rubber plantations, with more than 98,000 smallholders involved in the sector.
Barnama
31-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Build Depot To Boost Rubber Production In Sarawak
GENERAL SERIAN, May 31 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) to build a high performance depot (DPT) in Sarawak, as soon as possible. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the proposed depot will be built in the Samarahan Division. He added that the depot is expected to enhance the efficiency of Sarawak's rubber supply chain, and support smallholders in marketing their products. 'Currently, we plan to build two DPTs in each state. In Sarawak, one will be in Samarahan, while the location for the second is yet to be determined,' he told reporters, after attending the Sarawak RISDA 2025 smallholders programme and Pre-Gawai Day celebration, here, today. Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, also highlighted that Malaysia spends RM6 billion annually on rubber imports, to meet the needs of the country's industries. He added that to reduce dependency on imports, RISDA has been tasked with strengthening efforts to boost local latex production. 'Currently, 87 per cent of the country's rubber output comes from smallholders, with only about 13 per cent from large plantations. This shows how heavily we rely on smallholders. 'RISDA is responsible for coordinating engagement sessions with smallholder associations and individual smallholders, to increase latex production,' he said. At present, Sarawak has approximately 161,000 hectares of rubber plantations, with more than 98,000 smallholders involved in the sector.
