167 applied fresh durian export permits

Nanyang Daily front paged that experts familiar with the durian export process said that 167 operators have applied for fresh durian export permits.

The Malaysian government has completed the list review and is awaiting approval from the Chinese authorities.

China Press headlined that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim noted that despite the country’s debt exceeding RM1.5 trillion and the RM48 billion paid last year to settle 1MDB’s debts, the government is committed to implementing a salary adjustment for civil servants in December since they have not received a raise in 12 years.

Sin Chew Daily reported that fraudsters posed as lawyers to exploit scam victims. They promise to help recover stolen money but ultimately deceive and steal from the victims.

Kwong Wah Daily and Guang Ming Daily headlined that MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong confirming that MCA will definitely not leave Barisan Nasional.

Instead, they will continue to stand together with Umno and MIC. He firmly believes that Barisan Nasional will one day win back the people’s support and return to power.