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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
K-pop soloist Jeon Somi unveils comeback plans with new EP on Aug 11
SEOUL, July 22 — Korean-Canadian singer Jeon Somi will release her second EP Chaotic & Confused on August 11, her label The Black Label confirmed today. The EP comes two years after her first solo mini album Game Plan, which dropped in August 2023, Korea JoongAng Daily reported. The comeback follows the release of her digital single Extra on July 7 – her first new track in nearly a year since Ice Cream was released in 2023. Somi first rose to fame as the breakout star of girl group I.O.I, formed through the reality survival show Produce 101 in 2016. She officially went solo in 2019 under The Black Label, a YG Entertainment subsidiary, debuting with the single Birthday. Known for her bold fashion, genre-hopping music, and fluent English, she has since established herself as a Gen Z pop icon across Asia.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Perak one of Malaysia's top durian-producing states, says Saarani
LARUT: Perak emerged as one of the leading durian-producing states in Malaysia, with a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes worth RM462.28mil in 2024. Sgtate Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said this contributed to the country's agri-food economy and proved Perak's capability in the durian export market. Saarani said Perak durians were exported to over 41 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73% of the export value concentrated in China. "In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14bil, including RM887mil to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise. "In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20mil in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1mil, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25mil," he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here on Sunday (July 20). He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84mil), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June 2024. "Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition. "Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8bil by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20% and 25%, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation," he said. He added that the current focus is on widening access to premium durian kampung from Perak through branding strategies, quality certification and digital marketing. "Durians from Perak are also in demand from Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States and Australia, with the price of durian kampung from Malaysia reaching RM29 per 600g, while the Musang King is sold up to RM400 per 2.5kg. "There are even local entrepreneurs who are aggressively introducing durian-based products like durian chocolates, durian coffee, durian cakes, instant tempoyak sambal and durian ice-creams that are also being marketed to China," he said. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Perak among Malaysia's top durian producers in 2024
LARUT: Perak has solidified its position as one of Malaysia's top durian-producing states, recording a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes valued at RM462.28 million in 2024. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad highlighted the state's contribution to the national agri-food economy and its growing presence in the global durian export market. Saarani noted that from 2017 to 2023, Perak's durians reached over 41 countries, with China accounting for 73% of export value. 'In 2022, Malaysia's durian exports hit RM1.14 billion, including RM887 million to China. Demand for Perak's Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI, and premium durian kampung continues to rise,' he said. Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) played a key role in 2024, exporting 30 containers of durians worth RM20 million, including RM1 million worth of durian kampung and 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste valued at RM5.25 million. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak Durian Fest in Dataran Selama, Saarani shared that Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on August 24, 2024, shipping 413.61 tonnes worth RM24.84 million. This followed a phytosanitary agreement approved in June 2023, allowing Malaysian durians to enter 16 key Chinese provinces. 'Perak's durian kampung is gaining global recognition, and Malaysia's durian exports are projected to reach RM1.8 billion by 2030, growing at 20-25% annually due to logistics advancements and product innovation,' he added. The state is now focusing on branding, quality certification, and digital marketing to expand access to its premium durian kampung. Beyond China, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and Australia are key markets, with durian kampung priced at RM29 per 600g and Musang King reaching RM400 per 2.5kg. Local entrepreneurs are also capitalizing on durian's popularity, introducing products like durian chocolates, coffee, cakes, tempoyak sambal, and ice cream, which are now being marketed to China. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Perak One Of Malaysia's Top Durian-Producing States In 2024
LARUT, July 20 (Bernama) -- Perak emerged as one of the leading durian-producing states in Malaysia, with a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes worth RM462.28 million in 2024. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the achievement thus contributed to the country's agri-food economy and proved Perak's capability in the durian export market. Saarani said Malaysia exported durians produced in Perak to over 41 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73 per cent of the export value concentrated in China. "In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14 billion, including RM887 million to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise. "In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20 million in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1 million, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25 million,' he said. Saarani said this when officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here, today. He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84 million), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June last year. "Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition. "Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20 and 25 per cent, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation,' he said.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
With durian deluge, trader sells spiky gold for a steal
JITRA: An excess of durians has prompted a durian trader to sell the fruit at bargain prices at his stall near the Kubang Lembu petrol station in Jitra. Khairul Anuar Ahmad, better known as Harun Buah Jitra, auctions off kampung durian and hybrid durian varieties every evening at RM50 for three baskets, with a total weight of between 15kg and 20kg. He said the move was necessary to prevent the fruits from going unsold and rotten. Khairul said the auctions are held in the evening to coincide with the after-work crowd, typically around 5pm. "I sell the durians at affordable prices so that everyone can enjoy the fruit during its peak season. "Sometimes, I move up to 10 tonnes of durian a day — all sold out within two hours. Thankfully, the demand has been very encouraging. "There's currently a large supply of kampung durians from Balik Pulau in Penang and Perak, which has led to an oversupply. "That's why I've chosen to hold auctions to clear the stock. People from all walks of life come to buy here," he said. Khairul added that many of his customers also contribute to charitable causes by purchasing durians for donation to those in need. In addition, he donates durians to orphanages and non-governmental organisations to ensure that everyone, regardless of their status, can enjoy the king of fruits. He said he sources between eight and 10 tonnes of durians daily from Penang or Perak for sale at his stall. "If customers buy in bulk, we'll throw in extra fruits, especially if it's for a kenduri or donation. "Besides kampung durian, we also sell other varieties such as IOI, Musang King, Black Thorn, Red Prawn, D2, and D24 — all at reasonable and competitive prices. Most of the durians sold here are locally grown," he said.
