The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Chairman, Dato’ Lee Yeow Chor, on being conferred the prestigious Dato’ – Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah (DSIS) title by His Royal Highness, the Sultan of Selangor, in conjunction with His Majesty’s 79th birthday. This well-deserved recognition reflects ...
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By Luqman Amin / theedgemalaysia.com 07 Nov 2024, 02:41 pm KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7): A group of 14 Malaysian plantation organisations have jointly urged the government to reconsider the upcoming mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution for foreign workers, stating that the policy could overburden planters and potentially contradict the EPF Act. The ...
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KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 14 palm oil industry associations have called on the government to reconsider the government’s 2025 Budget proposal to mandate Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions for foreign workers, warning of severe cost pressure. The associations include Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), Malaysian Estate Owners’ Association (MEOA), ...
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PETALING JAYA: Just when Malaysians are getting used to the strengthening trend of the ringgit against the US dollar in recent times, October so far seems to suggest the greenback is regaining some of its strength. From a close of RM4.1190 to the dollar on Sept 30, the greenback has ...
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PETALING JAYA: While Budget 2025 introduced several key measures aimed at fostering economic growth and social equity, its implications on the labour-intensive sectors like plantations, particularly the palm oil industry, are raising concerns about the rising cost implications they face. Among industry representatives who spoke to StarBiz, there’s growing concern ...
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