National Association of Smallholders (NASH) president Adzmi Hassan cited the e-hailing industry as an example where it managed to encourage youths to work as drivers. The plantation industry requires a gig system to attract participation from youths to suit their lifestyle today, a top industry executive said. National Association of Smallholders (NASH) president Adzmi Hassan said the association is collaborating with a well-known system developer to build a mechanism that wi

From 2026, the government will roll out a multi-tiered levy mechanism (MTLM), charging different rates based on a sector’s dependence on foreign workers. Revenue will fund automation and mechanisation initiatives across industries. NSTP/AIZUDDIN SAAD Two key targets under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) are set to drive long-term transformation in Malaysia's plantation sector. The first aims to modernise agriculture into a competitive and sustainable industry, while the second