PENANG: Dubbed the durian lovers' paradise, the town of Balik Pulau is now a hive of activity with the King of Fruits selling for as low as 30 sen each due to a bumper harvest.
Lorries and motorcycles loaded with freshly plucked durians from nearby orchards make up the typical morning scene in this sleepy hollow about 30km from George Town which boasts some of the best fruits in the country.
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