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Malaysia promotes new durian varieties for export
Fresh Plaza
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia is working to diversify its durian exports, moving beyond the well-known Musang King to include other premium cultivars. Datuk Nor Sam Alwi, Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, highlighted efforts to spotlight varieties...
vivo X200 FE launched in Malaysia: 6.31″ compact phone with 50MP Zeiss cameras, Dimensity 9300+, 6,500mAh battery, priced at RM3,199
SoyaCincau
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June 30, 2025
This post is brought to you by vivo. vivo Malaysia has officially launched its latest device in its flagship X200 lineup — the vivo X200 FE at The Starhill in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The launch event includes colourful photo booths, a...
Zeekr increases presence in Malaysia with new National Sales Company, dealerships, service centres
SoyaCincau
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June 30, 2025
Zeekr has become the latest automotive company to establish a dedicated operation in Malaysia. Instead of relying on a local partner to distribute their vehicles, the subsidiary of Geely has announced the creation of Zeekr Intelligent Technology...
EFTA countries sign trade agreement with Malaysia in Norway
Xinhua News Agency
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OSLO, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Norway and other European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries signed a new economic partnership agreement with Malaysia during the EFTA ministerial meeting held last week in Tromso, northern Norway. This marked a...
RTS Link Operators in final stages of deciding fares as Singapore and Malaysia launch first train
The Independent Singapore
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE: RTS Operations, the operator of the highly anticipated Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS Link), has entered the final stage of market research to determine the fares for cross-border commuters. The announcement was made...
Malaysia gas pipeline fire: No foul play, negligence found, say police
The Straits Times
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June 30, 2025
The explosion resulted in a massive fire that destroyed homes, public infrastructure and vehicles in Puchong Selangor.PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK SHAH ALAM – An investigation by Malaysia’s Occupational Safety and Health Department has...
BAC Education partners with PIKOM for tech leaders MBA programme
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
THE digital transformation era has created an unprecedented demand for technology-savvy business leaders, prompting BAC Education and the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) to forge a strategic partnership that addresses this critical...
INV New Material Technology’s launch of Penang facility big boost for Malaysia’s regional EV hub ambitions
The Sun Daily
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June 30, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has taken a major leap forward in its ambition to become Southeast Asia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) with the official launch of INV New Material Technology Sdn Bhd’s cutting-edge lithium-ion battery separator facility...
Malaysia's Avio Health launches world's first functional medicine Large Language Model
Biospectrum Asia
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June 29, 2025
Malaysia's Avio Health launches world's first functional medicine Large Language Model June 30, 2025 | Monday | News Unifies and standardises worldwide blood biomarker results into a single, comprehensive view Avio Health, a deep-tech startup...
Over 300 Skincare, Baking Brands Featured At Malaysia Health & Beauty And Pastry Expo 2025
Bernama
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June 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) – The three-day Malaysia Health & Beauty Expo and Malaysia Pastry Expo 2025 which kicked off on June 27 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) successfully gathered over 300 prominent brands and welcomed a crowd...
Call for Southeast Asian Researchers to Join Prestigious Innovation and Sustainability Program
Newswise
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June 30, 2025
Newswise — A unique opportunity is now open for early-career researchers in Southeast Asia to advance their work in the fields of innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development. Applications are invited for the Research Capacity-Building...
Affordability Over Nutrition: The Growing Cost Of Eating Well In Malaysia — Dr Salini Devi Rajendran
CodeBlue
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June 30, 2025
As the cost of living continues to rise in Malaysia, driven in part by the soon-to-be-implemented Sales and Service Tax (SST) on July 1, 2025, more families will be finding it harder to put nutritious food on the table. While SST may not apply to...
Zeekr Establishes National Sales Company In Malaysia
Lowyat.NET
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June 30, 2025
The Chinese EV brand Zeekr has officially announced the establishment of Zeekr Intelligent Technology (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. This is the brand’s national sales company (NSC), which means the automaker will now be responsible for operations within...
vivo X200 FE Now Official In Malaysia For RM3,199
Lowyat.NET
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June 30, 2025
vivo Malaysia previously teased the launch of the X200 FE, but stopped short of specifying when exactly. Today, on the last day of the month, the company has lifted the veil off of the device, with a wearable in tow. With the official launch of...
Economists see Malaysia's ringgit upside in H2 as U.S. dollar softens
Xinhua News Agency
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Economists have foreseen room for the local currency Malaysian ringgit (MYR) to gain amid U.S. dollar (USD) softness in the second half of 2025. OCBC Bank said in a recent note that its projection for a firmer MYR...
Small farms, big impact: How Malaysian growers are greening palm oil
The Hindu Business Line
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June 30, 2025
Instead of spraying insecticides, SKG grows plants such as Antigonon leptopus and Turnera subulata, which attract pest predators like wasps, reducing insecticide use by 40%. Palm oil is increasingly becoming a commodity in demand globally. It has...
Man linked to cross-border scam call syndicate arrested in Malaysia
Channel News Asia
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June 30, 2025
SINGAPORE: A 41-year-old man will be charged in court on Tuesday (Jul 1) for his suspected involvement in a syndicate operating cross-border scams calls, following his arrest over the weekend. The suspect was arrested in Malaysia on Jun 28 and...
Malaysia, Singapore celebrate delivery of first RTS Link train ahead of 2026 opening
Malay Mail
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June 30, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — The first driverless trains for the Johor Baru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link was unveiled today and will begin testing at a new S$800 million (RM2.6 billion) facility in Tuas starting July. The new four-car...
Malaysia’s labour structure not ready for workers beyond 65, say experts
ETHRWorld Southeast Asia
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June 30, 2025
Malaysia’s labour structure not ready for workers beyond 65, say expertsAs global calls grow for extending working lives to age 75, Malaysia’s workforce structure poses major obstacles to such a shift, warn labour experts. The Malaysian Employers...
QI University Malaysia, a Citadel of Academic Excellence, Clears the Air about African Presence
Sierraloaded
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June 30, 2025
Quest International University (QIU), one of Malaysia’s leading higher education institutions, continues to make significant strides in research and academic excellence, attracting students from different parts of the world. A group of journalists...