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Sarawak Fishing Industry Faces Collapse Due to Soaring Diesel Prices, Appeals for Aid
Sarawak's deep-sea fishing industry is on the verge of collapse due to rapidly increasing diesel prices. Trawler operators are appealing for urgent government assistance to mitigate the crisis and prevent disruptions to seafood supply.
12 Apr, 03:20 — 12 Apr, 09:53
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Rising fuel costs threatening seafood supply, Sarawak trawler operators appeal for urgent aid
KUCHING, April 12 — Sarawak’s deep-sea fishing industry is on the brink of collapse as soaring diesel prices...
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First report: malay-mail · 12 Apr, 03:20|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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