China a new market for Malaysia’s pineapples


SEPANG: China has become Malaysia’s new international market for the premium pineapple variety, MD2, following the durian’s success in penetrating the country last May.

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said with this new market, the ministry is confident of achieving RM350mil in total pineapple exports this year, compared with RM343mil recorded last year.

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