Heatwave not a deterrent for true durian lovers


Tasty treat: Customers taking their pick at a durian stall in Taman Sutera Utama, Johor Baru. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: Malaysians are not letting the scorching weather come between them and their durians, which are known to induce “heatiness.”

Many are still snapping up the King of Fruits in large quantities, including babysitter Nurul Syahira Ismail, who is looking forward to the durian season.

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