Johari Abdul Ghani says region must pursue early detection, warning systems to manage environmental threats

Dr Dzulkefly, Fahmi, Saifuddin, Na'im, Johari share heartfelt sentiments for 68th independence anniversary

Johari Ghani says Malaysian industry resilient thanks to comprehensive production ecosystem

Johari Abdul Ghani says this is due to objections from state govts, concerns over ownership

New law would detail enforcement, regulation related to mining activities in permanent forest reserves

Minister says plantation owners maintain ageing trees to ensure short-term income.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today urged a streamlined approach among agencies managing plastic waste and proposed mandatory registration of all plastic recycling companies under the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti) to boost oversight and enforcement.

KUALA LANGAT, July 18 — The proposed National Climate Change Bill will include incentives for companies that lower their carbon emissions, said Acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

PUTRAJAYA, July 11 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani will assume the duties of the natural resources and environmental sustainability minister, effective immediately.

BANGI, June 19 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry has ordered an immediate engagement session with palm oil industry players following concerns over the implementation of a 5 per cent Sales and Service Tax (SST) on the oleochemical sector starting next month.

SEPANG, May 29 — The government is targeting all ports nationwide currently using B10 palm-based biodiesel in their operations to transition to B20 biodiesel, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Three houses were destroyed by fire at Pintasan Raja Muda Musa 4, Kampung Baru this morning.

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 24 — Industry players in the plantation and agri-commodity sectors have been urged to take an active role in ensuring that graduates of the Institute of Malaysian Plantation and Commodities (IMPAC) successfully enter the job market and gain the practical experience needed to thrive in the industry.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 — Approximately of RM643 million is required to develop infrastructure for the B20 biodiesel blend as a replacement for the B10 and to expand its usage across the country.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 — The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, is committed to ensuring oil palm plantations have sufficient workforce so that production remains consistent and is not adversely affected.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 16 — The government is open to considering applications for foreign workers specifically for the oil palm plantation sector, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The average crude palm oil (CPO) price surged by 9.7 per cent to RM4,179.50 per tonne last year from RM3,809.50 per tonne in 2023, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Malaysia supports Indonesia's commitment to proceed with the B40 biodiesel mandate in 2025, despite the recent delay in its implementation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) enforcement officers will conduct surprise inspections on oil palm buyers starting in early 2025 to ensure the accuracy of weighing scales to protect the interests of smallholders.

JAKARTA, Nov 29 — Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has called for greater cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia to address the regulatory challenges facing the global palm oil industry.