The government is set to allocate RM1.4 billion over five years to support the oil palm replanting programme for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani announced.
The phased allocation aims to boost long-term sustainability in Malaysia’s palm oil sector by replacing ageing, less productive trees and enhancing overall yield.
“With replanting, we can maintain Malaysia’s position as the world’s second-largest palm oil producer and strengthen our export performance, currently worth RM115 billion,” Johari said.
He added that the initiative is part of broader government efforts to revitalise key economic sectors.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier underscored the government’s commitment to advancing strategic industries, including agro-commodities, halal products and Islamic finance, through high-impact policies.
Anwar added that productivity in palm oil, rubber and cocoa will be enhanced through mechanisation, automation, robotics and R&D, signalling a shift toward modern, technology-driven agriculture.
Johari emphasised that the replanting push is expected to benefit thousands of smallholders while reinforcing Malaysia’s role in the global palm oil supply chain.
