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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, ...
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 ...
Farmers in Malaysia go high-tech to fight fake Penang durians
A QR code tracking system would allow buyers to trace each fruit orchard within seconds. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
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 ...
China can’t get enough of the world’s stinkiest fruit. Now, fresh meat is coming to Australia
The inimitable durian has a track record of waft “emergencies” in Australia, including evacuations of universities, libraries ...
Nothing beats fresh durian on-site
No matter how many durian varieties are available in Penang, nothing compares to big brands like the Black Thorn for mainland ...
Sun, fun and durian for mini golden week
Sunny weather, savoury food and rich local heritage are drawing waves of tourists from China to Penang during the Labour Day ...
Former Hong Kong star Amy Yip to launch luxury durian-themed hotel in Penang by 2027
A durian-themed luxury hotel in Penang is being developed by former Hong Kong actress Amy Yip, with an opening now scheduled ...
Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays
The packages combine hotel stays, indulgent tastings and orchard visits. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Black Thorn Durian Dethrones Billionaire's Favored 'King' Durian
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! The controversial Southeast Asian “King of ...
Malaysia's durian season starts early with stronger-tasting, creamier fruits
Creamier durians with stronger flavors have hit the shelves in Malaysia as the harvest season arrives early and is expected ...
Penang durians to get new track-and-trace system
GEORGE TOWN, May 22 — A new track-and-trace system will soon be introduced to monitor durian output in Penang, with tags attached to the fruit for greater transparency. Penang Agrotechnology, Food ...
Rain, rain, go away: Penang’s dry weather spells ‘creamy’ dream for durian lovers
The King of Fruits has made an early and impressive entrance in Penang, with durian lovers already finding early-season ...
Durians arrive earlier and tastier in Penang
Discover the early arrival of delicious durians in Penang, including popular varieties like Musang King, with insights into ...
Durian season starts earlier, fruits 'more concentrated in flavour and creamier': Penang sellers
Durian lovers in Singapore and Malaysia can get ready to tuck into their king of fruits with the durian season now underway ...
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, ...
Penang Expands Durian Tourism To New International Markets
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 (Bernama) -- Penang is expanding its durian tourism promotion to new markets such as India, Australia, Europe and the Middle East to attract more visitors during the May to August ...
Aktris Amy Yip Bangun Hotel Bertema Durian di Penang, Target Buka pada 2027
Mantan aktris Hong Kong, Amy Yip, mendirikan hotel bertema durian di Penang, Malaysia, yang bakal beroperasi pada 2027.
A Search for the World's Best Durian, the Divisive Fruit That's Prized—and Reviled
Fortunately, like virtually all foreigners searching for their durian whisperer, I had found, online, Lindsay Gasik, an American woman who for more than a dozen years has been on a worldwide quest to ...
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 ...