Durian experts among 6,000 expected at Gelang Patah summit on king of fruits


Sharil Nizam prying open a Musang King durian at the press conference on the Asia Durian Summit 2024.

MORE than 30 tonnes of durian will be exhibited and sold during the three-day Asia Durian Summit 2024 in Gelang Patah, says Tourism Johor director Sharil Nizam Abdul Rahim.

He said the programme would also showcase 20 out of the 228 most famous durian species in the country, which include Musang King, Black Thorn, and IOI.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Special pupils to benefit from sensory facility at Segambut school
Selangor’s zero discharge policy cuts river pollution
Bad experience at car workshop for couple
Dancing across cultures for harmony, animal welfare
Educators told to future-proof TVET
Penang keen to tap into Myanmar tourism market
Community initiative brings menstruation education to students
Dumpsite stench chokes Sg Buloh folk
Telling a tale about life, emotions
Proposed high-density development must not compromise safety, liveability in Kota Damansara

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read