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MUST TRY Malaysian Hawker Street Food in Penang, Malaysia - EATING THE KING OF FRUITS… DURIAN!!!
enang has some of the best street food in Malaysia. Amongst the foods to eat in Penang, Malaysia, is the rich and unique king of fruits, durian! Durian is a Malaysian specialty and is grown on Penang ...
How smart sensors and 5G are changing the game for M’sian durian farmers
Trees can't speak, so durian farmers in Malaysia are turning to digital tools to better understand their needs and boost ...
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 ...
10 best shops in Klang Valley to buy durian before durian season ends
Rejoice, durian lovers! It’s the middle of the year, which only means one thing— it’s durian season! If you’re living in Klang Valley and haven’t been stuffing your face silly with creamy, sweet ...
Fiery dragon year set to bring bumper durian harvest in Malaysia
GEORGE TOWN, Penang – It is sweltering in Penang, but farmer Tan Chee Keat is smiling. His durian trees are fruiting abundantly in the heat, and he is expecting a “record-breaking” harvest in 2024. Mr ...
AVA recalls durian coffee following hospitalisation of consumers in Malaysia
The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) has issued a recall on Coffee Tree MyCafe’s “4-in-1 Penang Durian White Coffee” mix following reports of consumers in Malaysia being ...
Golden week ahead for Penang
Durian season is over, but there are still plenty of attractions in Penang for the thousands of Chinese nationals who are ...
Malaysia’s most expensive durian Tupai King set to hit the market in June
Tupai King, Malaysia’s most expensive durian variety, is expected to make a splash once it hits the stalls next month in the country’s Penang state, a hotspot for durian lovers. The premium cultivar ...
Fish Head Curry Heaven | Malaysian Food & Durian Season in Penang, Malaysia
From creamy curries to the king of fruits, this Malaysian food adventure highlights Penang’s most iconic flavors.
Decades ago, he stole a tree branch. Now he is the Durian King
Long before he was the Durian King, Tan Eow Chong was canvassing rural Malaysia for plants he could farm when he stumbled on a roadside stand selling a curiously golden-fleshed variety of the fruit.
Tuck into a durian feast and authentic Penang dishes at the Taste of Malaysia Festival
If you’re a fan of the King of Fruits, then you’ll need to head to The Mira Hong Kong this summer for a veritable feast of unlimited durians. The hotel will present seven types of durians, including ...
370,000 landowners in Penang to pay more
Come Jan 1, about 370,000 land title owners in Penang will face an increase in their quit rent rate of between 29% and 200%, ...
Penang, rewritten: What do the city's new hotels say about its second act?
Hawker-food haven, rustic beachside retreat, durian paradise. For as long as most Singaporeans can remember, Penang's main draws have remained unchanged. But while that laid-back charm is precisely ...
Penang to launch track, trace system to safeguard local durian industry
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will roll out a smart Track and Trace system starting June 1 to allow comprehensive monitoring of locally grown durians, particularly from Balik Pulau, timed with ...
Improper disposal of durian skins can cause dengue cases to rise, says Penang official
GEORGE TOWN, Penang - With durian season fast approaching and dengue cases on the rise, a worrying connection can be made between the two. The disposal of durian skin may seem simple, but the ...
Malaysia’s Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud: report
Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1, according to Bernama.
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, ...
Food diversity: Penang’s secret to unity
Unity among the people in Penang is not just a mere slogan because it can be seen, savoured, and celebrated through the variety of local cuisine, said State Tourism and Economic Committee chairman Won ...
Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia, Europe
The durian season in Penang begins in mid-May and lasts until early August. Instead of focusing on traditional markets like ASEAN member countries and China, the state plans to target new ...
Cashing in on durian tourism
PENANG’s durian season has begun and the race is on to savour the best fruits. Harvests are expected to be less bountiful this year because of unfavourable weather conditions, so fans of the “King of ...