Local durian to become Melaka’s signature produce

Norhizam (third from left) showing the ‘Lima Jari’ durian variety at Melaka Fruit Fiesta 2019. — Bernama

MELAKA: The Melaka government, through Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama), will turn a new durian variety called Lima Jari into a signature agriculture produce of the state.

State agriculture, entrepreneurs development, co-operative and agro-based industries committee chairman Norhizam Hassan Baktee said the durian was among the local varieties of high-quality fruits originating from Asahan in Jasin.