Singapore durian lovers rejoice as prices plunge on surplus; Malaysian fruits plenty in the market


SINGAPORE, June 25 (Bloomberg): Singaporeans love durians. And this year, the spiky and pungent fruit is in such abundance that it can be found in claw machines, giving enthusiasts a chance to catch one for just a dollar.

A surplus in major producer Malaysia has pushed prices in the city-state down to levels never seen before. Premium varieties like Musang King were selling for as cheap as S$3 (US$2.24 - RM11) a kilogramme earlier this month.

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