Ranau’s cheap durians attract buyers from afar

Thorny bounty: Durians are being sold for as low as 70 sen per kg in Ranau.

KOTA KINABALU: Residents in earthquake-hit Ranau are hoping for the proverbial durian runtuh (windfall) by offering the king of fruits for a stunning 70 sen per kilo.

The fruits sold in stalls along the road towards Ranau have attracted large crowds of durian lovers from many parts of the state following news about the low prices.