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Malaysia's Penang seeks to sell durian tourism to India, Australia ...
A worker shows a Musang King, a popular variety of durian, at a shop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on July 8, 2020. Photo by AFP Penang is expanding its durian tourism campaigns to attract more visitors ...
Unpacking Penang: A slow travel approach to the bustling Malaysian state
Malaysia’s state of Penang has established itself as one of the most popular weekend getaways in South-East Asia. With direct flights from the UAE coming in at just more than seven hours, it's an ...
Did You Know That Black Thorn Durian Comes From Malaysia? Here's Its Origin Story
Also known as D200, the Black Thorn durian first took root in a humble orchard in Kampung Lima Kongsi, Penang nearly 40 years ...
Penang Farmer Who Created The Famous Black Thorn Durian Has Just Been Awarded A Datukship
A farmer from Sungai Jawi, Penang, who developed the famous Black Thorn durian has recently been conferred a Datukship. Datuk ...
Bangkok Post - Malaysia’s Penang to start using durian tracking ...
Malaysia’s state of Penang has urged its durian growers to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit versions of the prickly, pungent fruit from June 1, according to Bernama.
Penang durian growers urged to use tracking system, curb counterfeits
Penang durian growers are encouraged to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit durians. The “Track and Trace” smart tagging platform aims to restore consumer ...
Tourists flock to Malaysia’s Penang for hotels’ all-you-can-eat ...
Wong Hon Wai, Penang’s tourism committee chairman, described the king of fruits as a guaranteed crowd-puller. He noted a spike in visitors led to increased ridership on the Penang Hill funicular train ...
Searing Penang heat fuels business boom
Penang Fire and Rescue Department director Mohamad Shoki Hamzah said open burning during the hot and dry season could cause ...
Father of Black Thorn durian recognised with Datukship
The prized bittersweet Black Thorn durian, known as Orh Chi in Hokkien, originated in a modest orchard in Lima Kongsi near ...
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 ...