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Deputy minister warns industry: Protect premium durian image as China access hinges on strict protocol
PUTRAJAYA, July 18 — All durian industry players have been urged to continue complying with the requirements and Phytosanitary Protocol for the export of fresh durians to China currently in force, said Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan
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Trump threatens to raise Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke crossing into US
NEW YORK, July 18 — US President Donald Trump threatened on Friday a tariff increase on Canada to cover the cost of smoke pollution from wildfires that have choked large parts of the United States. Dense wildfire smoke billowing down
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Silent war on history: Myanmar’s coup leaders quietly remove national monuments
YANGON, July 18 — Statues of independence hero Aung San are quietly disappearing across Myanmar in a contest over his legacy as father of both the nation and of detained democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi. General Aung San fought
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Negeri Sembilan polls in numbers: 103 candidates confirmed, 21 seats head into three-way fights
SEREMBAN, July 18 — The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that 103 candidates are eligible to contest in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election, with 21 of the 36 state seats set for three-cornered fights. EC chairman Datuk Seri Ramlan
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Johor Regent reminds new exco members to keep feet on the ground and focus on public’s needs
JOHOR BAHRU, July 18 — The Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, has reminded all state executive council (Exco) members to carry out their duties with dedication, integrity and sincerity, while always prioritising the people’s well-being and the state’s progress.
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Anthony Loke’s Chennah defence begins with straight fight against MCA Youth chief Siow Kong Choon
JELEBU, July 18 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke will face a straight fight to defend the Chennah state seat, which he has held since 2013, in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election that begins today. The Seremban Member of Parliament
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New Felda chairman gets mission to restore and strengthen agency
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — The Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) must continue to be strengthened as an institution tasked with uplifting the dignity of settlers and their families, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Prime Minister said he stressed
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Umno sec-gen says BN-Perikatan understanding puts stability first in Negeri Sembilan polls
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki today said an understanding between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) in the Negeri Sembilan state election was aimed at ensuring political stability in the state. Speaking after
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Strait of Hormuz crisis: Iran claims tankers exploded after hitting mines
TEHRAN, July 18 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Saturday that two oil tankers exploded after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as the United States and Tehran continued to trade drone and missile strikes. “An hour ago, two oil
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Iran strikes US bases in five countries as conflict spreads across the Gulf
TEHRAN, July 18 — The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday as a senior Iranian military advisor threatened to step up offensive operations if the US attacks continue. US Central Command, in a post on
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