KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 29): A total of 94,677 smallholders benefitted from the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG), receiving RM9.5 million in payments between January and November 2025, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said. The ministry said the IPG was activated four times in Peninsular Malaysia and nine times each in Sabah and Sarawak in 2025. Regarding whether the IPG activation price threshold (PHP) of RM3 per kg remains relevant, the ministry said the rate is based on government finances. “However, the ministry is reviewing and assessing improvements to the IPG implementation mechanism to make it more inclusive and targeted. “This includes proposals to introduce productivity-based incentives and to increase the IPG rate for latex production, to sustainably boost productivity, national rubber output, and smallholders’ incomes,” the ministry said.

Source: The Edge Markets January 29, 2026 15:51 UTC