Higher revenue from commodities foreseen


KUALA LUMPUR: The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry and related agencies in pursuit of maintaining the steady income of about one million smallholders in the country, will continue to ensure higher revenue is generated from the country’s commodity sector this year.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, said the ministry was optimistic strategic steps, drawn up for 2017, would maintain the growth momentum of Malaysia’s oil palm, natural rubber, timber, cocoa, pepper and kenaf industries.

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