Heatwave affecting supply of some fruits, farmers say

CONSUMERS can expect a shortage of selected fruits due to the current heatwave and erratic weather affecting orchards in the country, farmers said.  The Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations Lim Ser Kwee said he is unsure how long this would last. 

Malaysian durian exporters unfazed by China competition

MALAYSIAN growers of the “king of fruits” have dismissed fears that durians grown in China are a threat to their business of exporting to the lucrative Chinese market. China is expecting its first harvest of durians grown on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan is next month.

Erdogan v Kilicdaroglu – 2 visions of Turkey's future

ONE embraces chaos and glorifies Turkey’s Islamic past. The other promises the badly divided country a slightly calmer and more prosperous future. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu got another chance yesterday to convince voters which of these starkly different alternatives is better.

‘Hiring postgrads is tough due to lack of capital’

PETALING JAYA: Industry experts say hiring postgraduates is a challenge as they may lack the experience and skills required by potential employers, while also expecting a higher salary matching their qualifications. Read full story

Go the extra mile with car service

PETALING JAYA: It is colourless, odourless, tasteless and deadly, striking with no warning, especially at long-haul drivers and car passengers. Read full story

Helping padi farmers deal with dry spell

TUMPAT: Two high-capacity water pumps have been installed in the 424ha rice cultivation area in Kampung Simpangan and Kampung Tualang here to ensure adequate water supply during the expected dry spell. Read full story