Durian News & Updates

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 ...

QuickCheck: Are fake 'Balik Pulau' durians being sold by unscrupulous traders?

ONE thing most Malaysians can agree on is a shared appreciation for the thorny delight of durian, though many would have their own preferred varieties. Some of the more popular varieties include ...

Coronavirus: Price of popular musang king durians plunges in Penang

GEORGE TOWN - The price of popular musang king durians has plunged by between 20 and 50 per cent in Penang due to the coronavirus that kept Malaysians at home instead of eating out, market oversupply, ...

How Penang’s hawker scene delivers unmatched Malaysian flavors

This video explores the must-try street foods of Penang, Malaysia, a city known for its legendary hawker culture. It ...

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, ...

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 husks may seem simple, but the ...

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 ...

Black Thorn Durian Dethrones Billionaire's Favored 'King' Durian

Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! The controversial Southeast Asian “King of Fruits” is back and more ...

Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud

About 60 growers have committed to using the system, which involves tagging the durians with a QR code that, once scanned, allows each fruit to be traced back to its farm. Malaysia’s state of Penang ...

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, ...

The unforgettable Penang adventure with fish head curry, street chaos, and durian fever

The video follows a deep dive into Penang’s iconic fish head curry at the height of Malaysia’s durian season. Viewers watch the dish come to life with bubbling spices and intense aromas. The energy of ...

Malaysia group wants durian, the king of fruits, to get rightful crown

Any decision to name the national fruit will require thorough consideration by various government agencies. Read more at ...

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 ...

(CIIE) ASEAN's fresh picks shine at CIIE

At the bustling halls of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, trade visitor Li Jing pauses in ...

'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 ...