Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority

Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority
Pihak Berkuasa Kemajuan Pekebun Kecil Perusahaan Getah
(RISDA)
Federal agency overview
Formed1 January 1973 (1973-01-01)
Preceding Federal agency
  • Rubber Industry Replanting Board (RIRB)
    (1952–1972)
TypeFederal government
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersBangunan RISDA, KM 7, Jalan Ampang, 50990 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Minister responsible
Federal agency executives
Parent Federal agencyMinistry of Rural and Regional Development
Websitewww.risda.gov.my

The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Malay: Pihak Berkuasa Kemajuan Pekebun Kecil Perusahaan Getah), abbreviated RISDA, is a Malaysian federal government agency under the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development. Established in 1973, it entrusted to oversee the smallholder sector as an important production sector in the national economy. RISDA also provides higher education through its educational institution, the University College of Agroscience Malaysia (UCAM; formerly RISDA College).

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