Durian: Johor looking for next big hit

JOHOR BARU: Johor is searching for a new breed of durian that will cement its ranking as the main durian producer in the country.

State Islamic Affairs, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee chairman Tosrin Jarvanthi said Johor produced 52,261 metric tonnes of durian last year, making it the main durian producer in the country followed by Pahang and Sarawak.