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Malaysia’s Penang to crack down on fake Balik Pulau durians

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.
Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Hotels packed, roads jammed: Malaysia’s Penang sees tourist surge for durian season

Hotels packed, roads jammed: Malaysia’s Penang sees tourist surge for durian season

Quiz: When was Malaysia's most expensive durian, Tupai King, officially registered?

Quiz: When was Malaysia's most expensive durian, Tupai King, officially registered?

Tupai King, now Malaysia's priciest durian, was discovered and registered in the country's Penang state by a durian farmer.
May 20, 2025 | 07:45 pm PT
Malaysian exporters target Chinese durian fans with Beijing fruit festival

Malaysian exporters target Chinese durian fans with Beijing fruit festival

A Malaysian fruit festival in Beijing, with a focus on promoting premium durians, was estimated to generate CNY3–5 million (US$416,000–693,000) in revenue for 50 exporters.
May 19, 2025 | 12:54 am PT
Malaysia’s most expensive durian Tupai King set to hit the market in June

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.
May 19, 2025 | 12:51 am PT
Quiz: Which is the most expensive durian in Malaysia?

Quiz: Which is the most expensive durian in Malaysia?

The most expensive durian variety in Malaysia is fetching prices of up to RM130 (US$30.25) per kilogram.
May 13, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT
Newcomer Tupai King emerges as Malaysia’s most expensive durian

Newcomer Tupai King emerges as Malaysia’s most expensive durian

Tupai King, or Squirrel King, a newcomer that has been shaking up Malaysia's durian scene, now reigns as the priciest local variety, dethroning household favorites like Musang King and Black Thorn.
May 10, 2025 | 11:39 pm PT
7 unexpected benefits of durians

7 unexpected benefits of durians

Durians offer a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, potentially strengthening bones, alleviating depression, enhancing sleep, preventing cancer and aging, and aiding digestion.
February 25, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Malaysia thwarts attempt to smuggle 3,000 Black Thorn durian saplings from Thailand

Malaysia thwarts attempt to smuggle 3,000 Black Thorn durian saplings from Thailand

Malaysian authorities recently stopped an attempt to smuggle 3,000 Black Thorn durian saplings worth an estimated RM900,000 (US$200,000) from Thailand into the country.
February 12, 2025 | 01:10 am PT
Can I eat durian if I have high blood cholesterol?

Can I eat durian if I have high blood cholesterol?

I am 47 years old and have high blood cholesterol. Will eating durian affect my condition? (Bao Trung, Ho Chi Minh City)
December 30, 2024 | 08:06 pm PT
Quiz: Which durian variety is the most popular in Singapore?

Quiz: Which durian variety is the most popular in Singapore?

Singapore procures over 100,000 kilograms of durians daily during peak season to meets the demand of its residents, who love the fruit.
October 26, 2024 | 03:28 pm PT
Quiz: How many durian varieties does Thailand have?

Quiz: How many durian varieties does Thailand have?

A lot of durian cultivars are registered with the Thai government, but not all of them are commercially produced.
October 24, 2024 | 03:27 pm PT
Quiz: Which is Thailand's most famous durian variety?

Quiz: Which is Thailand's most famous durian variety?

Thailand's most famous durian variety is also its top choice for exports.
October 20, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
Why should you consume durian with caution?

Why should you consume durian with caution?

While durian offers a wealth of nutrients, there are potential side effects that consumers, especially those with specific health conditions, should be aware of.
October 17, 2024 | 07:23 pm PT
Why is durian good for you?

Why is durian good for you?

Durian is notable for its rich nutritional profile, offering various health benefits, including improved digestion, heart health, and potential support for weight management.
October 15, 2024 | 10:50 pm PT
Malaysia exports fresh durian to China for first time

Malaysia exports fresh durian to China for first time

Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on August 24, two months after the two countries signed a protocol on phytosanitary requirements for the export of the fruit to China.
August 24, 2024 | 09:09 pm PT
Actress Fan Bingbing spurs durian interest among Chinese tourists in Malaysia

Actress Fan Bingbing spurs durian interest among Chinese tourists in Malaysia

Actress Fan Bingbing has ignited significant interest in durians among Chinese tourists visiting the Malaysian state of Melaka, according to authorities.
August 8, 2024 | 03:29 pm PT
Penang expects durian revenues to triple during extended season

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.
June 4, 2024 | 11:34 pm PT
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