Durian News & Updates

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Penang durians to get new track-and-trace system

A new track-and-trace system will soon be introduced to monitor durian output in Penang, with tags attached to the fruit for ...

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 ...

PENANG EXPANDS DURIAN TOURISM TO NEW INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

Penang is expanding its durian tourism promotion to new markets such as India, Australia, Europe and the Middle East to ...

‘Tupai King’ set to claim the crown in the world of premium durian

The relatively new variant is highly sought after thanks to its limited production and exceptional flavour. Read more at ...

Ye Tang Chendol: Penang-style chendol with pandan jelly, silky coconut milk & luscious durian

Ye Tang Chendol is known to be a hidden gem in Beauty World among foodies. They specialise in Penang-style chendol, which is a Southeast Asian dessert. There is simply no better way to beat the hot ...

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 ...

Rain dampens durian lovers’ parade

BALIK PULAU: Durian lovers may be in for a disappointment this year, as Penang’s harvest is shaping up to be “the worst in the last 10 years” due to relentless rainfall causing premature ...

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, ...

Chinese tourists complain Malaysian durian tastes too bad, demand refund

Two Chinese tourists recently complained that durian at a stall in Penang, Malaysia, was too bad to eat and demanded compensation, leading to a heated argument with the vendor. In a viral TikTok video ...

All hail Tupai King, a rising star in the durian world

A creamy bite, golden hue, rich aroma and exclusive price tag – find out why fans of the thorny fruit are going ga-ga for ...

Penang hotels, orchards prepare for durian season amid tourism drive

Although the durian season in Penang started late this year, Penang Global Tourism has begun promoting special durian travel ...

Weather delays Penang durian season, yield down 30pc as Tupai King, Cenderawasih hybrids gain buzz, says farmowner

There will be fewer durians in Penang this season and this could drive prices up, according to a durian farm owner. Eric Yeap ...

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 ...