New system to track origins of local durians


Checking for authenticity: A local company is launching a new‘track and trace’ QR code system for premium Malaysia durians this current fruiting season which is expected to last until this February. — ONG SOON HIN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: It smells good. It tastes great. And the sellers says it’s the premium stuff from Penang.

But are you sure? Can you ­really tell whether the durian you are eating is a Musang King, a D24 or just a kampung fruit being passed off as premium variety?

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