Cashing in on durian tourism


Tourists from China looking to buy durian from a roadside stall along Cecil Street in George Town. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT and KT GOH/The Star (Left) The Black Thorn (foreground) and Musang King (back) are among the most prized and highly sought-after varieties. — Filepic

PENANG’s durian season has begun and the race is on to savour the best fruits.

Harvests are expected to be less bountiful this year because of unfavourable weather conditions, so fans of the “King of Fruits” may have a shorter window to indulge in their love of durian.

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