PM Anwar pledges China talks to rescue durian farmers hit by price slump in Johor

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim plans to negotiate with China to increase market access for local durian farmers facing a price slump. He also defended Malaysia's government-subsidized fuel pricing as the lowest globally.
TANGKAK, July 6 — The plight of durian farmers facing a drop in prices following a near-simultaneous peak durian season in Peninsular Malaysia has drawn the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who has pledged to raise the matter in discussions with Chinese Premier Li Qiang next month.
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