Tangkak durian hub to be upgraded


This stall at Taman Sutera in Johor Baru is busy catering to durian lovers.

DURIAN is living up to its name as the King of Fruits by contributing over RM81mil in export value to Johor’s economy in the last two years.

State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said fruit yield in 2024 was expected to increase slightly compared to last year despite unfavourable weather conditions.

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