Group: Set up durian centre to promote fruit’s potential

JOHOR BARU: With the King of Fruits gaining international fame, the Agricultural Protection and Development Association of Malaysia has called for the setting up of a national durian research and development centre to achieve the fruit’s fullest potential.

Its president Chai Chen Hing said durian achieved fame, particularly in China, thanks to the Musang King species, which could fetch more than RM100 per kg.