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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.
Malaysian durians conquer global markets with soaring exports

Malaysian durians conquer global markets with soaring exports

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

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
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
China’s surging durian demand fuels tech partnership with Thai farmers

China’s surging durian demand fuels tech partnership with Thai farmers

As China's appetite for durian continues to grow, Chinese agricultural specialists are partnering with Thai farmers to modernize durian farming through advanced technology and innovation.
July 8, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT
Malaysia’s Pahang sultan calls for firm enforcement against land encroachment amid tensions over 1,000 durian trees felled

Malaysia’s Pahang sultan calls for firm enforcement against land encroachment amid tensions over 1,000 durian trees felled

Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah of Malaysia's Pahang has called for firm enforcement to prevent land encroachment in his state, where authorities chopped down over 1,000 durian trees earlier this year.
July 8, 2025 | 08:20 pm PT
Hong Kong actress Kelly Fu enjoys 12 durians during her first visit to Malaysia

Hong Kong actress Kelly Fu enjoys 12 durians during her first visit to Malaysia

Actress Kelly Fu recently visited Malaysia and sampled some of the country's local specialties, including durians, known as the "King of Fruits."
July 7, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
All-you-can-eat durian tours to Malaysia led by Singapore MPs in high demand during peak harvest

All-you-can-eat durian tours to Malaysia led by Singapore MPs in high demand during peak harvest

Durian buffet tours to Malaysia, led by at least seven Singapore Members of Parliament (MPs), are seeing overwhelming demand as the fruit enters peak harvest season.
July 6, 2025 | 03:32 am PT
Malaysia’s durian prices expected to fall this month as peak harvest approaches

Malaysia’s durian prices expected to fall this month as peak harvest approaches

Durian prices in Malaysia are forecast to decline this month as the country enters the height of its harvest season, which is expected to bring an abundant supply, local sellers say.
July 5, 2025 | 03:33 pm PT
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