Last call for durian season

Getting their durian fix: Ong, 28, (right) speaking to customers from China about durians. He has been in the durian business since young, selling local Balik Pulau fruits at a coffee shop in George Town, Penang. – KT GOH/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: As the state election enters its final week, the King of Fruits is also heading into the last leg of its season.

Orchard owner Eric Yeap said the durian season was expected to end in two or three weeks’ time.“This is the final leg of the season. While there are still fruits, the volume of yield is low.