Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani: Steering Malaysia’s Plantation and Commodities Sector into a Sustainable Future When Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani took the helm as Malaysia’s Minister of Plantation and Commodities, he inherited a portfolio at the heart of the nation’s economic story—and at the centre of global scrutiny. Palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa, and other commodities remain critical pillars of Malaysia’s GDP, export earnings, and rural livelihoods. Yet they are also at