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Durian

Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut

Malaysia is looking to transport fresh durians to China by land to cut logistics costs and expand its export market after a supply glut caused prices to tumble in 2026.
Malaysia is looking to transport fresh durians to China by land to cut logistics costs and expand its export market after a supply glut caused prices to tumble in 2026.

Field Notes from Malaysia

When durian prices crash, Malaysia throws parties

For many Malaysians, this durian season, a feast costs less than a cafe lunch.
For many Malaysians, this durian season, a feast costs less than a cafe lunch.

Johor polls: Durian makes delightful appearance in election campaign

Johor accounts for more than 33 per cent of the country’s durian cultivation and production.
Johor accounts for more than 33 per cent of the country’s durian cultivation and production.

Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop

A Penang trader lost baskets of prized Black Thorn durian variety in two break-ins just days apart.
A Penang trader lost baskets of prized Black Thorn durian variety in two break-ins just days apart.

Mao Shan Wang or not? Blockchain-tagging lets S’pore customers check durian origins

The AGONG Durian, first brand in Asia to use blockchain tech to help consumers verify the type of durian they are eating, at an event at Thomson Plaza on July 9.
The AGONG Durian, first brand in Asia to use blockchain tech to help consumers verify the type of durian they are eating, at an event at Thomson Plaza on July 9.

Asia’s first Durian Experience Centre opens in KL, featuring museum, theatre, food, workshops

At the KLDEX museum, visitors can experience a recreated durian orchard that illustrates local ecosystems and cultivation methods. 
At the KLDEX museum, visitors can experience a recreated durian orchard that illustrates local ecosystems and cultivation methods. 

Johor polls: Can durians sweeten voter turnout?

Analysts say durians may modestly boost voter turnout, potentially making a difference in closely contested seats.
Analysts say durians may modestly boost voter turnout, potentially making a difference in closely contested seats.

Penang durian prices are still high

Durian seller Azwan Mohed said Penang growers continue to command premium prices for their durians due to Balik Pulau’s exclusive varieties.
Durian seller Azwan Mohed said Penang growers continue to command premium prices for their durians due to Balik Pulau’s exclusive varieties.

Sweet tooth stick up: Premium-grade durian carted away by machete-wielding robbers in Melaka

The police were unable to recover the stolen durians.
The police were unable to recover the stolen durians.

Malaysia’s ‘durian tsunami’ season to last till August

Locals choosing durians at SS2 Durian House Stall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Locals choosing durians at SS2 Durian House Stall in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

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