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Minister pushes for ketum export, cites benefits for smallholders

Smallholders under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) may stand to benefit if the federal government allows the export of ketum (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves.

Rural Development Minister Mahdzir Khalid said it would not be an offence for rubber smallholders to plant ketum to.... 

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