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Durians in claw machines and hair salons: Why are durians here, there and everywhere in S’pore?
Optimal weather conditions, more farms, among reasons for abundant supply of durians.
OPINION
Asian Insider

PM Anwar back at Umno assembly after 25 years, as Zahid repeats calls to support unity govt
However, Zahid's call for Najib Razak’s release from jail likely irked Pakatan Harapan leaders.
India, China have expelled nearly all of each other’s journalists amid fraying ties
Visa for last Chinese reporter in India hasn't been renewed, China has threatened countermeasures on last Indian reporter.
Missile threats, scandals and becoming an accidental TV star: Reflections on 8 years in S. Korea
ST Correspondent Chang May Choon recalls the challenges and surprises as her eight-year posting in Seoul ends.

Joke about MH370 by comedian Jocelyn Chia sparks protest outside US embassy in KL
Umno Youth submitted a protest letter urging for an investigation of the incident.
Climate Change
Climate change is here and now, says Desmond Lee; this is how Singapore is fighting back
It's critical for the nation to find innovative ways to cut carbon emissions caused by urbanisation, the minister said.
Oceans warmer last month than any May on record
Year-round, long-term trends have added 0.6 deg C to the ocean’s surface waters in 40 years.
China’s fatal heat shows risks of another scorching Asian summer
Extreme heat is unusual so early in the summer, and poses a risk to agriculture and industrial activity.
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