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INTERACTIVE: Malaysia’s annual durian season kicks off in Penang. Here’s what you need to know
GEORGE TOWN: Durian fever is set to hit the nation with the king of fruits already in season in Malaysia. The country’s durian season unfolds in stages each year according to state, typically starting ...
'Forced to stay for a month': Chinese tourist gets bitten by dog at Penang durian plantation, upset at lack of compensation
A Chinese tourist had paid for a durian buffet at a plantation in Penang, but before she could even take a single bite, she was bitten by a dog instead. Peng Huiyue, 32, told China Press that she had ...
Chinese tourists seek hidden gems in Penang, drawn by durians and food
Tourists from China are showing greater interest in off-the-beaten-path experiences in Malaysia’s Penang state compared to the usual attractions. They are often spotted at local food haunts and wet ...
Champion scions give Penang durian its edge
LET’S say you love Musang King durian and have the land, money and time, so you plant a seed from one. Eight years later, the tree finally bears fruit. What do you get? There is no guarantee that a ...
Malaysia’s Penang seeks to register more varieties of durian kampung for global recognition
The Malaysian state of Penang is working to register more varieties of local durian kampung from its orchards to further expand its portfolio of recognized durian species. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow ...
What it takes for the durian to smell of success
Balik Pulau, Malaysia — Every summer, farmer Durian Seng clambers into the back of his van, removes the seats and lines the space with banana leaves. Then he crams the vehicle with 300 durians from ...
Farmers in Malaysia’s Penang urged to register for durian tracking system as local varieties tastier than Black Thorn appear
Malaysia’s Penang state is encouraging farmers to join its durian tracking system to keep records of local varieties, some of which are said to taste better than the famed Black Thorn. Speaking at a ...
Farmers adopt tagging system ahead of durian fest
PENANG has rolled out its ‘Track and Trace” smart monitoring system for durian to ensure the authenticity of the state’s prized fruit. The system was launched ahead of the Penang Durian and Fruit ...
Former Hong Kong star Amy Yip to launch luxury durian-themed hotel in Penang by 2027
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The upcoming property, which is now slated to open in 2027, will reportedly become the 2nd out of 4 hotels she hopes to develop ...
Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops. Growers like Stephen Chow struggle with ...
Malaysia's Penang launches all-in-one durian holidays for tourists
Tourists visiting Malaysia's Penang during durian season can now book curated travel packages that combine accommodation, orchard tours and premium fruit tastings in a bid to strengthen the state's ...
Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers
The Malaysian state of Penang, known for cultivating more than 30 varieties of durian, is introducing a new tracking system to verify the authenticity and quality of its famed fruit. Developed in ...
China can’t get enough of this spiky fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said China procured about 95% of global durian exports between ...
Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop
Many traders prefer to tighten security or wait for repeat offenders to be caught. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysian durian farmers use technology to fight fake Penang fruits
Malaysian durian growers are deploying a QR code verification system to combat fraudulent Penang durians, allowing consumers to trace each fruit back to its source orchard within seconds. The Penang ...
Penang authorities to raid places selling fake Balik Pulau durians
Penang agriculture executive councillor Fahmi Zainol said most legitimate durian farmers had adopted the government’s ‘track and trace’ system to boost transparency and consumer confidence. The ...
Sweet deals on Penang bumper durian harvest
THE Sungai Ara durian belt is one of Penang's best-kept secrets, producing premium fruits that rival those from its more ...
Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 60 growers have committed to using the system, which involves tagging the durians with a QR code that, once scanned, allows ...
Penang Thronged By Visitors As Durian Season Coincides With School Break
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 (Bernama) -- The much-anticipated durian season, falling during the school holidays, has once again made Penang a magnet for crowds. Thousands of visitors from across the country, ...
Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut
An overland route could cut transport costs and expand Malaysia's durian market in China, but some growers fear it could ...