Bumper durian harvest draws in the crowds

Fruitful venture: Visitors including Singaporeans, who come by the bus loads, taking a tour around a durian orchard in Gelang Patah, Johor.

TANGKAK: The bountiful harvest of durians this season is attracting many Singaporeans, with many hiring buses to head to popular durian orchards here and in Jementah.

The one-day durian tours are so popular that up to 100 buses enter the state, especially on weekends, travelling up to three hours to these orchards.