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Malaysia farmers charged with money laundering involving $130,000 from illegally grown durians

Malaysia farmers charged with money laundering involving $130,000 from illegally grown durians

Four durian farmers in Malaysia’s Pahang state have been charged with money laundering involving nearly RM560,000 (US$133,000) allegedly earned from selling illegally grown durians.
How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

Malaysia’s durian exports to China exceed $1.5B in 7 years

5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

5 arrested in Malaysia’s Pahang over illegal Musang King durian orchards

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested five men, including several durian farmers, for allegedly operating illegal Musang King plantations on state and forest reserve land in Pahang and engaging in money laundering activities.
October 2, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Illegal durian farm crackdown in Malaysia’s Pahang sees over 10,000 hectares cordoned off, 129 arrested

Illegal durian farm crackdown in Malaysia’s Pahang sees over 10,000 hectares cordoned off, 129 arrested

Authorities in Malaysia’s Pahang state have sealed off more than 10,000 hectares of illegal durian farms in a forest reserve and detained 129 people as part of an ongoing operation targeting land encroachment.
August 29, 2025 | 01:37 am PT
Singapore TikTok live durian seller rakes in six-figure sales as online market heats up

Singapore TikTok live durian seller rakes in six-figure sales as online market heats up

Durian vendors in Singapore are taking their business online, with at least one live seller on TikTok Shop reporting six-figure sales during the peak harvest season.
August 17, 2025 | 09:31 pm PT
Farmers in Malaysia’s Penang urged to register for durian tracking system as local varieties tastier than Black Thorn appear

Farmers in Malaysia’s Penang urged to register for durian tracking system as local varieties tastier than Black Thorn appear

Malaysia’s Penang state is encouraging farmers to join its durian tracking system to keep records of local varieties, some of which are said to taste better than the famed Black Thorn.
August 12, 2025 | 03:43 pm PT
Why are over 3,000 durian trees being felled in Malaysia's major durian-producing region?

Why are over 3,000 durian trees being felled in Malaysia's major durian-producing region?

Authorities in Malaysia’s Pahang, a major durian-growing state, have cut down more than 3,000 durian trees, including those of the prized Musang King variety, that they claimed were illegally planted.
August 10, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Farmer in Malaysia's Pahang caught transporting over 900 kilograms of illegally sourced Musang King, D24 durians

Farmer in Malaysia's Pahang caught transporting over 900 kilograms of illegally sourced Musang King, D24 durians

Authorities in Malaysia’s Pahang state have arrested a farmer who was transporting 919 kilograms of Musang King and D24 durians illegally planted in a local forest reserve.
August 5, 2025 | 02:58 pm PT
Malaysia eyes over $350M in durian exports this year

Malaysia eyes over $350M in durian exports this year

Malaysia expects its durian exports to surpass RM1.5 billion (US$350 million) in 2025, fueled by strong demand from key markets such as China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Cananda.
July 30, 2025 | 01:42 am PT
From orchards to shelves: How Malaysian durians make their way to Singapore

From orchards to shelves: How Malaysian durians make their way to Singapore

Durians from Malaysia take quite a journey, beginning as seeds in orchards, before reaching fans across the border in Singapore.
July 17, 2025 | 11:32 pm PT
Malaysian minister calls on hotels to allow durians on premises

Malaysian minister calls on hotels to allow durians on premises

Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister is encouraging hotels to allow guests to enjoy durians on their premises under controlled conditions as a way to promote the local fruit.
July 15, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Singaporeans cross border in droves for Malaysian durian tours, all-you-can-eat buffets

Singaporeans cross border in droves for Malaysian durian tours, all-you-can-eat buffets

From durian tours to all-you-can-eat buffets, Singaporeans have been flocking to Malaysia to feast on the king of fruits during its peak season.
July 10, 2025 | 03:20 pm PT
China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s durian imports slashed by over 30% as stricter quality requirements hit Southeast Asian suppliers

China’s imports of fresh durians plummeted by a third in the first five months of 2025 as tighter quality inspections disrupted shipments from large suppliers like Vietnam and Thailand.
July 6, 2025 | 03:27 pm PT
Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country developed the world's first non-smelly durian?

Quiz: Which Southeast Asian country developed the world's first non-smelly durian?

A scientist in this Southeast Asian country developed the first odorless durian in 2007 by cross-breeding more than 90 varieties of the stinky fruit.
July 5, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
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