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Malaysia's durian glut to keep prices low until August
The recent glut of durians in Malaysia is expected to last throughout the harvest season, allowing local fans of the fruit to ...
Malaysia’s ‘durian tsunami’ season to last till August
The glut has prompted many growers to explore other ways to reach consumers, including TikTok livestreams. Read more at ...
Low durian prices set to last until August, say Johor sellers
Durian prices in Malaysia are expected to remain low from now until August before gradually recovering, according to industry ...
Guests feast on 600kg of durian at Tanjong MP’s thank-you party
ABOUT 600kg of varieties, including Red Prawn, Hor Lor, Green Skin, Capri, Khun Poh, Kunyit, Little Red and D11, were enjoyed ...
Durian Prices In Malaysia Plunge To As Low As RM2 Per Fruit Amid Oversupply
It's durian season, and Malaysians are in for a treat. The king of fruits is seeing a massive price drop this year, with some ...
Durian windfall to last a season
Durian Manufacturers Association president Eric Chan said the current season is seeing large volumes of durian from Perak, ...
Durian glut hits Penang: Exporters face high costs, dumping drives prices down despite king’s demand
The Penang state government is trying to help local durian exporters to deal with the dumping of the king of fruits that has ...
Head to Balik Pulau for a durian-filled weekend getaway in Penang
Balik Pulau in Penang is where durian lovers would go to for a taste of some of the best varieties of the fruit. — Bernama Balik Pulau beckons as a durian paradise, drawing out-of-state fans who are ...
Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies: Penang’s new Hong Kong tour is every fruit lover’s dream
Penang has rolled out its first official durian-themed tourism package in Hong Kong, marking a major step forward in the ...
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. Read full story ...
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 ...
Go easy on durian, say experts
Dr Mastura said certain foods should be avoided when eating durian, which contains carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. “These include spicy dishes, caffeine, carbonated drinks, sweet fruits, ...
Holidaymakers flock to Penang as hotels offer all-you-can-eat durian deals
GEORGE TOWN – Never underestimate the power of the Musang King, Black Thorn and all their genetic cousins to pull in the crowds. With the durian season coinciding with school holidays, most hotels ...
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 ...
Well-loved Penang durians back in season but fewer available
Nothing but the best: Wong packing durian for a customer at his stall in the Pulau Tikus market in George Town. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star GEORGE TOWN: Penang durians are back in season but typically, ...
Penang expects durian revenues to triple during extended season
Penang, known for its premium durians, anticipates generating over RM1 billion (US$213.1 million) in durian sales this year, with the harvest season extending three times longer than last year. Penang ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...