Get ready, it’s durian time


King of fruits: Tan inspecting a durian at his farm in Balik Pulau. He says the weather plays a crucial role in determining the amount of crop this year. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

BALIK PULAU: Everything seems to be falling into place for durian sellers this year particularly with the reopening of international borders, and the expectation of a bumper crop.

Orchard owner and supplier Tan Chee Keat, 30, said the durian trees were flowering well due to the dry and hot weather early this year.

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