Durians in claw machines and hair salons: Durians here, there and everywhere

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‘Tis the season for durians and you would have felt their conspicuous, declarative presence in our neighbourhoods by now. But in recent days, the thorny treasures from Malaysia are found in abundance not just at the usual places. At a Toa Payoh pasar malam and two malls,...

The huge supply has sent prices down by 10 to 20 per cent compared to the last season, according to six stall owners who spoke to ST.

But he added that sellers like him risk making losses when they have to keep slashing prices to clear stock. Besides the weather condition, the KLSFFA spokesman pointed out that the increase in supply is to be expected as there are now more farms with more fruit-bearing trees, after an influx of investment in Malaysia’s durian cultivation sector around seven years ago.

Mr Edwyn Chiang, secretary-general of Malaysia International Durian Industry Development Association said better farming techniques have contributed to the longer season.

 

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