Durian News & Updates
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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, ...