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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.
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

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

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
Malaysian NGO backs illegal durian farm crackdown despite backlash over 1,000 trees cut down

Malaysian NGO backs illegal durian farm crackdown despite backlash over 1,000 trees cut down

A Malaysian NGO has launched a petition supporting a government campaign to dismantle illegal durian farms in Pahang, where more than 1,000 trees — many of them Musang King — have been cut down.
April 19, 2025 | 03:39 pm PT
Why is Malaysia chopping down 1,000 durian trees?

Why is Malaysia chopping down 1,000 durian trees?

The Malaysian government has cut down over 1,000 durian trees in recent days, claiming that they were illegally grown on state-controlled land, despite farmers’ protests.
April 17, 2025 | 08:43 pm PT
Frozen durian imports rise 8-fold

Frozen durian imports rise 8-fold

Vietnam bought US$16.2 million worth of frozen durian last year, eight times the imports in 2023, with the Musang King variety from Malaysia accounting for a lion’s share.
April 15, 2025 | 11:13 pm PT
High school students create semi-automatic durian shelling machine

High school students create semi-automatic durian shelling machine

Two 11th grade students have invented a semi-automatic machine that can shell 75 durians per hour and costs VND9 million (US$350).
April 8, 2025 | 06:56 pm PT
Musang King durian prices skyrocket as supply declines

Musang King durian prices skyrocket as supply declines

Musang King durian is selling for VND130,000 (US$5.11) per kilogram at the farm gate, up from last year’s record low of VND80,000, following a reduction in production area.
March 13, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Malaysia eyes 25% spike in durian exports to China

Malaysia eyes 25% spike in durian exports to China

Malaysia expects its durian exports to China to grow by 20-25% this year amid increasing demand and expanding domestic production.
March 2, 2025 | 03:12 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
Durian vending machines launched in Singapore

Durian vending machines launched in Singapore

Durian distributor Kaki Kaki is set to launch its latest vending machine selling durians at an urban rail station in Singapore starting Jan. 20 after installing them at three apartment buildings last year.
January 16, 2025 | 04:08 pm PT
Vietnam emerges as global durian powerhouse

Vietnam emerges as global durian powerhouse

Vietnam has established itself as a new giant in the global durian market, with export value reaching US$3.3 billion in 2024, CNBC has recently reported.
January 12, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Vietnam spends $11.8M on durian imports

Vietnam spends $11.8M on durian imports

Vietnam imported VND300 billion (US$11.8 million) worth of durian, mostly from Thailand and Malaysia, in the first 11 months last year, a sixfold increase from the same period in 2023.
January 10, 2025 | 04:57 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
Taiwanese stars Yang Kuei-mei and Lee Kang-sheng savor Musang King durian during Singapore film festival visit

Taiwanese stars Yang Kuei-mei and Lee Kang-sheng savor Musang King durian during Singapore film festival visit

Taiwanese actress Yang Kuei-mei and actor Lee Kang-sheng took time to savor Musang King durian during their visit to Singapore for the International Film Festival (SGIFF).
December 8, 2024 | 03:18 am 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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