But now, efforts are underway to establish a direct supply chain. Just last week, Chinese customs officials visited the country to inspect durian plantations and packing facilities, likely to see if ...

Penang agrotechnology ... delayed and the fruits ended up being rejected,” said Tan, who owns the Durian Cap Kaki stall in Paya Terubong. Another orchard owner and exporter Eric Yeap said ...

GEORGE TOWN, March 19 — The Penang state government has submitted names of potential candidates for the Penang Yang di-Pertua Negeri’s post to the Prime Minister’s Office. Penang Chief Minister Chow ...

Thai durian traders and exporters expect a higher supply of the fruit and a drop in prices this year. Sanchai Puranachaikiri, president of the Thai Fresh Fruit Traders and Exporters Association ...

Indonesia has set its sights on China's lucrative durian market, with imports of the pungent fruit valued at nearly US$7 billion last year. New: You can now listen to articles. PARIGI MOUTONG ...

The five-foot way, or “kaki lima” in Bahasa Malaysia, is ubiquitous in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, providing residents much-needed shelter from the tropical elements, be it the ...

GEORGE TOWN, March 13 — Penang will welcome a new direct flight route from another major city in China, which is expected to commence during China’s May Day Golden Week travel peak, according to ...

SINGAPORE – As dependable as Christmas and New Year is Goodwood Park Hotel’s annual Durian Fiesta, now in its 42nd year. In 2025, flowers and fruit are the theme, and the creations are ...

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. It is nearly twice as ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. The current governor of Penang, Abdul Rahman Abbas, is on his sixth term in office and celebrates his 80th birthday in 2018. For Penang ...