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Malaysia's plantation ministry and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board are preparing targeted support for smallholders to buffer El Niño's impact on agricultural production, with close monitoring and extension services.
Malaysia is targeting a minimum rubber price of RM5 per kilogramme by end-2027 to boost incomes for over 500,000 smallholders who produce 80% of the country's rubber output.
Malaysia has approved 144,894 smallholders for agricultural assistance. The Plantation and Commodities Ministry launched the Salam Agrikomoditi programme to expand outreach and help farmers access financial aid, training, and market opportunities.