Fresh ‘King of Fruits’ set to hit China


Fruitful labour: A farmer, Tan Chee Keat, 33, showing the durian flower buds at his farm in Relau, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The popular Balik Pulau durian, especially the Musang King variant, will hit the international stage again this year, mainly to China and Hong Kong.Orchard owner Eric Yeap said even though it is still the flowering season, he has received orders and enquiries from Hong Kong.

“About 25% to 30% of my total harvest will be exported.

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