A cultural icon: Saarani (centre) serving customers who bought durians during an auction while attending the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak State Durian Fest at Dataran Selama.
LARUT: Perak has emerged as one of the leading durian-producing states in Malaysia, with a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes worth RM462.28mil in 2024.
Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the achievement contributed to the country’s agri-food economy and proved Perak’s capability in the durian export market.
