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The health benefits of eating durian

The health benefits of eating durian

Durian is packed with vitamins, amino acids, fiber, and antioxidants that support digestion and protect the body from chronic illnesses.
How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

How 5G and AI are helping Malaysian farmers grow durians

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 to debut 3 new durians, adding to over 200 existing varieties

Malaysia to debut 3 new durians, adding to over 200 existing varieties

Malaysia plans to expand its lineup of more than 200 durian varieties with three new ones to be introduced by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) over the next two years.
July 20, 2025 | 12:25 am PT
How should diabetics enjoy durian?

How should diabetics enjoy durian?

Eating one to two small segments of durian a day can offer nutritional benefits without causing a rapid spike in blood sugar levels for diabetics.
July 15, 2025 | 07:37 pm PT
New durian center in Malaysia's Johor set to maintain year-round supply, steady prices

New durian center in Malaysia's Johor set to maintain year-round supply, steady prices

Malaysia's Johor has set up a collection and processing center that could soon make the state's seasonal durians available year-round while keeping prices consistent.
July 13, 2025 | 10:39 pm PT
Malaysia seeks to diversify durian exports with premium varieties beyond Musang King

Malaysia seeks to diversify durian exports with premium varieties beyond Musang King

Malaysia is aiming to export other premium durian varieties besides the popular Musang King to capture new markets and meet durian lovers' evolving tastes.
June 29, 2025 | 02:59 pm PT
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.
June 17, 2025 | 08:30 pm PT
Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival

Some 1,000 people have flocked to Malaysia's Penang Island to enjoy free samples of premium durians at the Sungai Ara Durian King Competition.
June 8, 2025 | 09:22 pm PT
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

Penang has seen a massive influx of tourists as Malaysia’s school holidays coincide with the start of durian season, overwhelming roads and nearly filling hotels across the state.
June 3, 2025 | 03:10 pm PT
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
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