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.

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