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Singapore’s largest supermarket chain selling durians at $1.5 per fruit

Singapore’s largest supermarket chain selling durians at $1.5 per fruit

FairPrice, Singapore’s largest supermarket chain, is selling kampung durians at S$1.95 (US$1.52) apiece as a limited promotion this month.
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

Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers

Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers

The Malaysian state of Penang, known for cultivating more than 30 varieties of durian, is introducing a new tracking system to verify the authenticity and quality of its famed fruit.
May 26, 2025 | 02:50 am PT
Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

Is durian good or bad for your liver health?

While durian contains antioxidants and may have liver-protective properties, excessive consumption can strain the liver, particularly in individuals with pre-existing liver conditions such as fatty liver disease.
May 25, 2025 | 03:31 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
4 foods you should never pair with durian

4 foods you should never pair with durian

Durian should never be consumed alongside alcohol, coffee, spicy foods, or certain meats like beef, lamb, dog meat, and seafood, as the combinations may cause harmful reactions.
May 18, 2025 | 03:25 pm PT
Musang King durian climbs in Southeast Asia's best-rated fruit ranking

Musang King durian climbs in Southeast Asia's best-rated fruit ranking

Musang King, a renowned durian variety from Malaysia, has risen 12 spots to secure seventh place in a list of the 26 best-rated fruits in Southeast Asia, as voted by readers of international food magazine TasteAtlas.
May 14, 2025 | 02:54 pm PT
Who should avoid eating durian?

Who should avoid eating durian?

Durian is highly nutritious but also “hot” and calorie-dense, making it unsuitable for people with acne, pregnancy, colds, constipation, chronic illnesses, the elderly, or those trying to lose weight.
May 13, 2025 | 06:41 pm 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
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency gathers documents in probe of land dispute involving over 1,000 felled durian trees

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency gathers documents in probe of land dispute involving over 1,000 felled durian trees

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is in the process of gathering relevant documents for its investigation into a land encroachment case that has led to the felling of 1,000 durian trees in Pahang.
May 12, 2025 | 01:00 am 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
5 key facts behind the controversy over 1,000 durian trees cut down in Malaysia

5 key facts behind the controversy over 1,000 durian trees cut down in Malaysia

The Malaysian government’s recent move to cut down 1,000 durian trees in April has sparked protests, raised concerns over farmers’ land rights, and triggered an anti-corruption investigation.
May 6, 2025 | 03:08 pm PT
Malaysia expects 20% boost in durian exports to China with Musang King leading the way

Malaysia expects 20% boost in durian exports to China with Musang King leading the way

Malaysia’s durian exports to China are projected to rise by 15% to 20% this year, driven by strong consumer demand, despite weather-related challenges.
May 5, 2025 | 02:23 am PT
Malaysian durian win over Chinese tourists ahead of peak harvest

Malaysian durian win over Chinese tourists ahead of peak harvest

Malaysia’s creamy, fresh durian—including the popular Musang King—is drawing Chinese tourists even ahead of the peak season, according to CGTN.
May 5, 2025 | 12:46 am PT
Malaysia land dispute involving 1,000 chopped durian trees tied to former officials: anti-corruption agency

Malaysia land dispute involving 1,000 chopped durian trees tied to former officials: anti-corruption agency

An ongoing investigation has found that multiple former officials were involved in a land dispute in Pahang, Malaysia, which led to the cutting down of 1,000 durian trees, but no arrests have yet been made.
April 29, 2025 | 04:44 pm PT
AI-generated image fuels tensions over Malaysia's felling of 1,000 durian trees

AI-generated image fuels tensions over Malaysia's felling of 1,000 durian trees

An AI-generated image of a "hidden" durian farm has escalated tensions in Malaysia's Pahang state, where authorities have recently felled over 1,000 durian trees amid disputes over alleged illegal plantations.
April 25, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
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