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Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation and Commodities and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board are preparing targeted assistance for smallholders facing El Niño-induced production challenges, with Plantation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad emphasizing sustained engagement.
Malaysia is targeting a minimum rubber price of RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027 to improve livelihoods for over 500,000 smallholders. Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid emphasises technology adoption and income diversification alongside price improvements.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance schemes. The Plantation and Commodities Ministry is now expanding a nationwide outreach programme to help farmers access financial support, training, and technical services.