Durian News & Updates
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Tuck into a durian feast and authentic Penang dishes at the Taste of Malaysia Festival
If you’re a fan of the King of Fruits, then you’ll need to head to The Mira Hong Kong this summer for a veritable feast of unlimited durians. The hotel will present seven types of durians, including ...
Black Thorn Durian Dethrones Billionaire's Favored 'King' Durian
Editor’s Note: This post was made in partnership with the amazing people over at Weee! The controversial Southeast Asian “King of Fruits” is back and more ...
Chinese tourists seek hidden gems in Penang, drawn by durians and food
Tourists from China are showing greater interest in off-the-beaten-path experiences in Malaysia’s Penang state compared to the usual attractions. They are often spotted at local food haunts and wet ...
Amy Yip invests in Malaysia's 1st durian-themed hotel with Jack Neo as creative director
Durian lovers will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a holiday surrounded by the king of fruits in a hotel invested by Hong Kong actress Amy Yip and with local director Jack Neo as creative director.
Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud
About 60 growers have committed to using the system, which involves tagging the durians with a QR code that, once scanned, allows each fruit to be traced back to its farm. Malaysia’s state of Penang ...
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. Developed in ...
‘Knowledge is power when buying durian’
Farmers are also registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) and district agriculture office ...
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.
'Forced to stay for a month': Chinese tourist gets bitten by dog at Penang durian plantation, upset at lack of compensation
A Chinese tourist had paid for a durian buffet at a plantation in Penang, but before she could even take a single bite, she was bitten by a dog instead. Peng Huiyue, 32, told China Press that she had ...
Thousands enjoy free durians at Malaysia’s Penang fruit festival
Some 1,000 people have flocked to Malaysia's Penang Island to enjoy free samples of premium durians at the Sungai Ara Durian King Competition. Up to 1,800 kilograms of durians were served to visitors ...
Penang durian growers urged to use tracking system, curb counterfeits
Penang durian growers are encouraged to register for a tracking system to curb the spread of counterfeit durians. The “Track and Trace” smart tagging platform aims to restore consumer confidence in ...
5 best places to eat on a 48-hour foodie trip to Penang
Where to find the best appom, char kway teow and Peranakan private dining in Penang. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Penang, rewritten: What do the city's new hotels say about its second act?
Hawker-food haven, rustic beachside retreat, durian paradise. For as long as most Singaporeans can remember, Penang's main draws have remained unchanged. But while that laid-back charm is precisely ...
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 ...
Forget D24 and Maoshan, try kampong durians in Penang
In Penang, kampong durians are being touted for their unique flavour and quirky character, especially the heady alcoholic bitterness. There is an aroma in the air now, when you drive around Balik ...
An old farm with new tricks: 62 Y/O Penang one uses 5G to catch ripe durians easily
Despite being born to a durian farmer in 1961, Chang Teik Seng—popularly known as Durian Seng—never got to taste durians until his father passed away. Durian Seng’s son, Chang Zhi Vooi told Vulcan ...
Penang Unaffected By Cloned Durians Issue, Musang King Cultivation Well-regulated - Exco
GEORGE TOWN, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- Penang remains unaffected by the issue of cloned durians failing to meet export standards ...
Musang King now RM20-30/kg
Tang said Musang King is now priced between RM20 and RM30 per kg, a sharp drop from RM60 to RM80 per kg during the previous ...
Aaron Kwok will take his two daughters to Penang to eat durian and char kway teow
Heavenly King Aaron Kwok is singing the praises of the king of fruits - the durian. In Penang last week to grace an event for watch brand Longines, the 54-year-old said: "I was informed that durians ...
Penang Expands Durian Tourism To New International Markets
GEORGE TOWN, May 6 (Bernama) -- Penang is expanding its durian tourism promotion to new markets such as India, Australia, Europe and the Middle East to attract more visitors during the May to August ...