Durian News & Updates
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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 this year because of unfavourable weather conditions, so fans of the ...
Penang banks on durian tourism to drive up local economy
Meanwhile, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang chapter chairman Datuk Tony Goh said the durian season along with the upcoming Malaysia and Singapore school holidays bode well for the tourism ...
Penang harvests cheaper fruit in rare second durian season
Penang’s orchard owners and durian sellers have been blessed this year with another round of harvest, but while that is music to the ears of durian fans, Mr Wong said orchard owners were bracing ...
Durian prices in Singapore expected to drop by up to 30% in July at peak harvest period
Sellers across Singapore said they predict prices for the king of fruits will drop by as much as 30 per cent then. But they also warned that this could change if the weather turns bad and affects ...
Go easy on durian, say experts
IT IS durian season again, but over-indulging in the King of Fruits can pose a serious risk to our health. Read full story ...
Penang authorities to raid places selling fake Balik Pulau durians
Executive councillor Fahmi Zainol says some sellers are misrepresenting durian imported from Thailand as the famed Balik Pulau variety.
Malaysia’s Penang to crack down on fake Balik Pulau durians
Malaysia’s Penang state is launching operations to curb the fraudulent practice of marketing and selling durians imported from other regions or Thailand as the famed Balik Pulau variety.
Penang To Launch Raids On Durian Fraud Hotspots, Warns Sellers Against Mislabelling
Authorities in Penang have identified several hotspots selling imported durians, particularly from Thailand, falsely marketed ...
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 ...
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 expensive than ever. [caption id ...