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Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Malaysian durian gains popularity among South Korea foodies

Durians from Malaysia are slowly gaining a foothold in South Korea, attracting interest from food enthusiasts and online shoppers as a premium niche product.
Malaysia’s durian setback: Prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus

Malaysia’s durian setback: Prices plunge as China’s buying shift leaves growers with surplus

Malaysia urges durian growers to register varieties to protect brands and boost value

Malaysia urges durian growers to register varieties to protect brands and boost value

How China’s appetite for Musang King durian transformed a former Malaysian gold town

How China’s appetite for Musang King durian transformed a former Malaysian gold town

Once a gold mining town, Raub has leveraged China’s demand for Musang King, dubbed the “Hermès of durian,” to become known as Malaysia’s durian capital.
January 19, 2026 | 01:52 am PT
Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

Malaysia durian glut caused by sub-standard export clones, cutting Musang King prices to $2.4/kg

The recent durian oversupply in Malaysia that pushed down local prices, including those of the prized Musang King, was caused by export-grade clones not meeting international standards.
January 13, 2026 | 03:32 pm PT
Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Malaysia durian price crash: Musang King, Black Thorn, D24 fall to as low as $2.4 per kilogram

Prices of premium and popular durian varieties in Malaysia, including Musang King, Black Thorn and D24, have plummeted to RM10-15 (US$2.4-3.7) per kilogram at the farm gate amid a nationwide glut.
January 4, 2026 | 03:33 pm PT
Indonesian minister slams Malaysia’s bid to make durian national fruit

Indonesian minister slams Malaysia’s bid to make durian national fruit

Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has rejected a proposal to make durian Malaysia’s national fruit, arguing that it should be Indonesia's instead due to higher production.
November 22, 2025 | 04:39 pm PT
Malaysian durians conquer global markets with soaring exports

Malaysian durians conquer global markets with soaring exports

Malaysian durians are gaining worldwide recognition, from China to Europe and the U.S,, as exports have surged in recent years, driven by rising demand.
November 2, 2025 | 07:16 pm PT
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.
October 30, 2025 | 08:01 pm PT
Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Malaysia anti-corruption agency arrests another suspect in Pahang Musang King durian orchards probe

Another individual has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Pahang amid an ongoing investigation into illegal Musang King durian farms and suspected money laundering.
October 16, 2025 | 11:31 pm PT
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
Singapore durian seller accused of unhygienic packaging practices during livestreams

Singapore durian seller accused of unhygienic packaging practices during livestreams

A popular durian livestream seller in Singapore has been criticized after videos emerged showing staff packaging the fruit with poor hygiene.
August 24, 2025 | 04:00 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
Ross Butler declares love for durian after filming in Malaysia

Ross Butler declares love for durian after filming in Malaysia

American actor Ross Butler has expressed his appreciation for durian after trying the fresh fruit while filming the romantic comedy “Worth the Wait” in Malaysia.
August 6, 2025 | 06:10 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
China uses AI 'CT scan' to sort durians in 4 seconds

China uses AI 'CT scan' to sort durians in 4 seconds

China has launched an AI-powered sorting system that scans and grades durians in just four seconds, aiming to boost efficiency, cut waste, and ensure quality in its growing durian trade.
August 4, 2025 | 12:59 am PT
TVB actor Louis Fan devours 7 durians in three days during Malaysia visit

TVB actor Louis Fan devours 7 durians in three days during Malaysia visit

Hong Kong actor Louis Fan revealed that he ate seven durians over the course of three days while visiting Malaysia, with one day seeing him devour as many as four.
July 22, 2025 | 08:03 pm PT
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
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
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