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CAMERON HIGHLANDS|27 OCTOBER 2021 The export value of the country’s agro commodity sector this year is projected to increase to RM204 billion compared to RM152 billion in 2020 in line with the increase in palm oil commodity prices in the market, said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.

As of last August, She said the export value of the agro commodities sector reached RM137.4 billion and the palm oil sub sector recorded the highest export value of RM63.7 billion

“In the case of the COVID-19 pandemic, domestic commodities showed an increase in terms of revenue despite the economic situation in the country and around the world. The focus now is on the palm oil commodity, “She said in a press conference after launching the Malaysian Family: Agriculture Week 2021, here today.

The outspoken conscientious Zuraida Kamaruddin said palm oil was the largest contributor in the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (KPPK) in terms of income to the country and showed a good trend with its price currently reaching the highest level in history, reaching RM5,000 per tonne.

To ensure that palm oil commodities continue to provide revenue to the country, the 2 term Ampang Member of Parliament Zuraida Kamaruddin said a total of 32,000 foreign workers from Indonesia would be brought into the country specifically to work in the oil palm plantation sector with the first batch of workers expected to arrive in the middle of next month.

“The entry of foreign workers is specifically for harvesting work. If there are no foreign workers working on the plantation, it will be a loss to the country… the estimated value (loss) is in the RM30 billion region and it needs to be addressed soon, ”said the grass-root no nonsense friendly rakyat leader Zuraida Kamaruddin

In conjunction with Agriculture Week 2021 for five days starting today, The rakyat friendly Zuraida Kamaruddin launched a bus belonging to the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board whose components are made from kenaf fiber.

Also launched were single-origin nutritious chocolate products by the Malaysian Cocoa Board and virtual programs namely MySawit Day by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and TimberReality by the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC).

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan akan terus memberikan maklumat yang tepat dan mengadakan sesi dialog dengan beberapa negara lain supaya kempen anti sawit atau sekatan negara luar terhadap minyak sawit Malaysia tidak berterusan.

Menteri Perusahaan Perladangan dan Komoditi, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin berkata, sebarang dakyah yang mengatakan minyak sawit hasil keluaran negara ini tidak berkhasiat adalah tidak berasas.

Hal itu termasuk pengurusan perladangan sawit negara yang didakwa menjejaskan alam sekitar selain penggunaan buruh paksa dalam kalangan kanak-kanak untuk menguruskan ladang.

“Kempen tersebut sudah berlaku sejak 30 tahun lalu yang bermula dengan isu kualiti minyak sawit negara yang tidak berkhasiat kalau dibanding dengan produk mereka. Ini (kempen anti sawit) dilakukan semata-mata untuk saingan pasaran kerana mereka mempunyai produk minyak sendiri dan mereka mahu bersaing dengan kita.

“Minyak mereka mahal, sedangkan kita punya murah tetapi berkualiti tinggi. Jadi, ini adalah kempen yang dibuat untuk menjatuhkan pemasaran sawit daripada Malaysia

“Selepas itu, negara luar pergi pula kepada isu alam sekitar yang mengatakan kita sudah tebang pokok dan tidak tanam pokok semula. Ini semua bohong kerana kita mempunyai polisi berapa peratus tanah yang boleh dipakai dan juga penyahutanan. Memang terkawal,” katanya malam ini.

Beliau berkata demikian dalam sesi bual bicara bertajuk Inklusif Mensejahterakan Sektor Agrikomoditi Negara yang disiarkan secara langsung menerusi televisyen kerajaan malam ini.

Kesatuan Eropah (EU) sebelum ini memboikot minyak sawit negara dan mengklasifikasikan industri sawit sebagai tidak mampan dan punca kepada kemusnahan hutan.

Bagaimanapun, Malaysia mengambil keputusan mengambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap EU berhubung kempen tersebut sebagai bukti ketegasan kerajaan menangkis amalan diskriminasi perdagangan antarabangsa.

Mengulas lanjut, Ahli Parlimen Ampang daripada Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) itu berkata, menyentuh strategi pemasaran di peringkat antarabangsa, kerajaan menumpukan negara-negara di Timur Tengah yang diyakini menjana keuntungan lebih besar selain persamaan dalam aspek halal.

Menurutnya, banyak permintaan minyak sawit daripada negara di rantau berkenaan termasuk China dan India dan kerajaan sudah memulakan sesi pertemuan bagi proses pengimportan minyak sawit ke negara berkenaan.

“Kita akan tumpu pasaran di sini untuk mendapatkan pasaran yang lebih baik dan saya akan melihatkan strategi pemasaran yang lebih baik, dinamik dan tersusun dalam jangka panjang. Jenama kita akan kukuh, dilindungi dan tidak diganggu oleh pihak lain.

“Kita juga akan berurusan dengan negara Islam yang lebih selesa dari aspek halal, jadi, strategi kita adalah fokus kepada pasaran Timur Tengah tetapi ini saya masih lagi berdialog dengan mereka, memberi maklumat dan mencantas tomahan yang tidak berasas itu,” katanya.

23/10/2021 12:21 AM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has requested the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) to intensify its efforts in providing a greater narrative to fight the negative campaigns towards palm oil.

Secretary-general Datuk Ravi Muthayah said palm oil producing countries must not be complacent and be caught off guard by competitors.

“Upholding sustainability premised on SDGs (sustainable development goals) is crucial and CPOPC would undertake more offensive approaches by comparing palm oil with other vegetable oil,” he said in a statement today in conjunction with CPOPC 22nd Senior Officials Meeting.

The meeting was co-chaired by Ravi and the Indonesian Deputy Minister for Food and Agribusiness, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Dr Musdhalifah Machmud.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of CPOPC observer countries, namely Colombia, Ghana, Honduras and Papua New Guinea.

Ravi said Malaysia strongly supported the adoption of the Global Framework of Principles for Sustainable Palm Oil as a guiding principle to incoming member countries and as an example to other edible oil crops.

“To make our efforts and collaboration more impactful, meaningful and effective, I renewed my call for incoming members to expedite the process of joining CPOPC,” he added.

Meanwhile, Musdhalifah said CPOPC needed to give serious attention and formulated a more effective strategy for palm oil producing countries to address challenges on the negative campaigns against sustainable palm oil.

She noted with deep concern the increasingly massive negative campaign and the issuance of various policies and regulations that hampered the production and trade of palm oil, especially in the European Union. 

“I welcome the progress made by the scientific committee as science-based studies and research should be further promoted in countering the negative campaigns against sustainable palm oil,” she said.

Musdhalifah said the growing demand for palm oil and the general upward trend of palm oil is a positive trend but producing countries anticipate the possibility of cycle crude palm oil (CPO) price through increasing domestic consumption as part of the demand management tools.

“The management of sustainable palm oil price could be attained by the implementation of biodiesel programme,” she added. 

The meeting further deliberates on some key organisational and proposed programmes and activities by CPOPC.

Most of the priority programmes that have been endorsed during the SOM are related to promoting palm oil sustainability, including efforts to build the capacity of smallholders, research projects and communication and advocacy programs.

Abd Ghani|Jakarta Indonesia 25-10-2021

I am aware that the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities is an important ministry that is contributing the major portion of our national income. If the ministry does not work hard then the GDP and people will be affected. We have to work hard to bring results and bring happiness to the rakyat

This will be the motivation from My ministry to work hard and ensure that what has been planned well executed well too and make sure it succeeds.

Even if there is little hiccups they need not fear.They need to take up this as a challenge and move forward as planned.

Therefore we have to work hard that it’s everyone’s responsibility for our country and the people said the energetic hard working Minister for the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia Zuraida Kamaruddin in a National televised forum today..

It is very common in a commercial world to rundown the competitiveness of competitors products but it’s our duty to explain and explore the good nature of our products and it’s genuine values to the world out there said the conscientious former top corporate leader Zuraida Kamaruddin before entering various government ministerial positions…

Palm oil is used for preventing vitamin A deficiency, cancer, brain disease, aging; and treating malaria, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cyanide poisoning. Palm oil is used for weight loss and increasing the body’s metabolism. As food, palm oil is used for frying.

Palm oil is rich in antioxidants, one of which is vitamin E. This vitamin is critical for keeping your immune system healthy and for helping your cells communicate. Studies show that getting enough vitamin E in your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease, certain forms of cancer, and age related macular degeneration says the Malaysian Palm Oil Council…

Abd Ghani|Cameron Highlands 20 October 2021 People who are true leaders stand out. Others want to be around them because they know they’re worth …

Dedicated Vibrant Leader And Member Of Malaysian Parliamentarian Zuraida Kamaruddin Is Making A Real Difference In The Malaysian People’s lives…

Abd Ghani|Benta Pahang 21 October 2021

The healthy environment with programmes focusing on climate, nature, pollution, sustainable development was the main focus and concern of Zuraida Kamaruddin since her school days…

Air pollution is also deadly, causing or contributing to heart attacks, strokes, lung cancer, and respiratory diseases and killing an estimated seven million people every year – with about 95 percent of these deaths occurring in low- and middle- income countries. COVID-19 is only making matters worse, with findings links between air pollution and COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths.

More than 90 percent of the world’s population lives in areas where pollution levels exceed World Health Organization guidelines. Exposure to PM2.5, fine inhalable aerosol particles that are harmful to human health, is five to ten times higher in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa than in North America.

As such, tackling air pollution represents an obvious component of the Zuraida Kamaruddin’s global mission to eradicate poverty and promote shared prosperity in Malaysia 

Let us joint and support Zuraida Kamaruddin’s healthy environmental mission together for a better world out there for everyone of us

Abd Ghani|Cameron Highlands 20 October 2021

People who are true leaders stand out. Others want to be around them because they know

they’re worth following. But what qualities do these leaders have that make them exude such strength of character, while other supposed leaders fall short? Let’s go one step further on the out standing vibrant Zuraida Kamaruddin from Malaysia

The vibrant leader Zuraida Kamaruddin is the role models for others, make courageous decisions, remove roadblocks to get things done and challenge the status quo. In order to do this and to be the catalyst for vibrant workplace cultures, she does one thing that most leaders don’t , She relentlessly develop her emotional intelligence.

The vibrant cultured leader like Zuraida Kamaruddin is emotionally intelligent. She is the role models in every sense of the word and set the example for others to follow. She take the time to listen, grow and work closely with her grassroots to remove barriers and inspire incredible performance from those around them and deliver to the RAKYAT as she is the scarce performing member of Malaysian Parliament

Vibrant leader Zuraida Kamaruddin stand for something. She has purpose, influence, ethics, and she continually look to safeguard the future of their constituents . She does this by getting to know each member of the society , setting expectations well and holding people to their promises.

Zuraida Kamaruddin the minister for Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (Kementerian Perusahaan Perladangan dan Komoditi Malaysia) has a force of positive energy and see the good in everyone with whom she interact. In short, the vibrant leader Zuraida Kamaruddin is good human being who have the RAKYAT and a huge grassroots respect and loyalty in Malaysia…

The writer wishes all the best on her future endeavours to lead the Malaysian…🇲🇾

Abd Ghani|19 October 2021 Kuala Lumpur 

Slightly over two decades ago, Zuraida Kamaruddin was a career person specialising in consumer behaviour for big multinational brands without any political exposure.

Through fortuity and grit, she became involved in the nascent stage of Political party before eventually becoming a minister and is now regarded as one of the most powerful women in the country Malaysia 

When asked what her message was to aspiring female leaders, Zuraida told Abai online news blogthat her pathway was unconventional, but can be emulated.

“I made and created the path. Now I want to make it easier for women,” the minister for Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities said. 

Zuraida Kamaruddin is a Malaysian politician who has served as Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities in the Perikatan Nasional(PN) administration under Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob since August 2021. She twice served as the Minister of Housing and Local Government in the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration under former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin from March 2020 to August 2021 and served in the Pakatan Harapan(PH) administration under former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad from May 2018 to PH‘s implosion due to the Sheraton Move in February 2020 for only 1 year, 9 months or, 21 months. 

She has also been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ampang since March 2008. She has been a member of Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU), a component party of the ruling PN since February 2020 after her resignation from her previous political party, People’s Justice Party (PKR)

White supremacy or white supremacism is the belief that white people are superior to those of other races and thus should dominate them. The belief favors the maintenance and defense of white power and privilege. White supremacy has roots in the now-discredited doctrine of scientific racism, and was a key justification for European colonialism.

Different forms of white supremacy put forth different conceptions of who is considered white and groups of white supremacists identify various racial, ethnic and religious enemies, most commonly those of Sub-Saharan African ancestry, Indigenous peoplesof the Americas and Oceania, Asians, multiracial people, Middle Eastern people, Jews, Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.

As a political ideology, it imposes and maintains social, political, historical, or institutionaldomination by white people. This ideology has been put to rest by rising political stars like hard working Zuraida Kamaruddin from Malaysia

BALING|17 October 2021 Abd Ghani

Where there’s a will there’s a way is a proverb that means if someone is determined to do something, he or she will find a way to accomplish it regardless of obstacles. …emphasises a Malaysian Minister for Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities 

Anyone with will power will defeat any difficulty and with strong determination can conquer any problem and also it help us to be determined to do something better in near future…

Usually in a particular manner in which to will fully get into something and to do it even though it seems difficult and also to enter into a situation willingly and make something incredible to happen ….further elaborates the conscious conscientious Minister..

Earlier The Minister for Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities Zuraida Kamaruddin said she will study the proposal to increase the price of scrap rubber from the current RM2.50 per kilogram to RM3.50 per kilogram in an effort to help increase the income of smallholders in the country she said at a press conference after a courtesy and dialogue session with 150 smallholders here today.

To a question from Abai online news blog on how she is making a daring decisions and faring well in a male dominated political scenario in Malaysia ? 

she simply said “Deep inside you know Who You Truly Are. We all do. It’s not a question of male or female, it’s a question of claiming it, being it. And that’s actually easier done than said. We’re all just one sincere decision away from The Essential Path for success of Malaysia . It’s a path that could change a social, economic and political landscape of Malaysia that deeply yearns for a new direction.” and it doesn’t matter male or female it’s only needed to be a sincere and conscious political will to accomplish a good deed for the people and for Malaysia at the moment …

To another question on how will be the outlook for PRU 15 and it’s preparations … She said we work and deliver to the Rakyat first…We cross that bridge when we come to it…We will strategise then for PRU 15…

Abd Ghani|16 October 2021

FRANKFURT|GERMANY

“Making others happy is more meaningful for people than just socializing with them or doing something to improve our own happiness,” says the conscientious leader Zuraida Kamaruddin

“When we aim to make others happier, we feel connected to them…our relatedness needs are better met…which is important for us.” As we are towards accomplishing a Malaysian slogan KELUARGA MALAYSIA

There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.”

When Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, he assured Americans of their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. This idea seems to lead many Americans to chase after new gadgets and hedonistic pleasures.

For centuries, the greatest thinkers have suggested the same thing: Happiness is found in helping others. A simple philosophy from a profound Minister for Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia…Zuraida Kamaruddin