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The Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) and the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are consolidating abandoned smallholder rubber lands to revitalize production and reduce reliance on imports. Malaysia currently imports 1.1 million metric tons despite domestic production increasing to 350,000 metric tons. Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, stated the initiative aims to restore Malaysia's position as a leading rubber exporter.
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