Durian sales see a spike


Tasty treat: Ah Teik checking some of the durians at his stall in Jalan Macalister. — ANDY LO/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Covid-19-related items may be trending in the netherworld this year but durians remain the all-time favourite for the Qing Ming Festival.

A durian trader, who wished to be known as Tan, 50, said his business has picked up as many people would buy the King of Fruits as offerings for their departed ancestors.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

All Mara-sponsored students in France safe
Laundrette underwear thief jailed nine months
Routing heavy cargo through KK Port has damaged city roads and bridges, says former CM Yong
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree near Muar
11th-century smelting furnaces found at dig site near Kuching
Children need space to reflect, grow and shape the future
Dr Sam questions PN deregistration ahead of Melaka polls
Muhyiddin questions lowering of country's rice self-sufficiency target next year
Sabah's Nabawan gets security boost with its own district police HQ
Historical materials on pregnancy, childbirth customs are encouraged to be submitted to National Archives for preservation.

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read