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The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MB: Perak among top durian-producing states in 2024
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. He said durians produced in Perak were exported to more than 40 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73% of the export value concentrated in China. 'In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14bil, including RM887mil to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise. 'In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) has successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20mil in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1mil, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25mil,' he said, Bernama reported. Saarani said this at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here, yesterday. He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84mil), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June last year. 'Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition. 'Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8bil by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20% and 25%, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation,' he said. Saarani added that the current focus is on widening access to premium durian kampung from Perak through branding strategies, quality certification and digital marketing. 'Durians from Perak are also in demand from Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States and Australia, with the price of durian kampung from Malaysia reaching RM29 per 600g, while the Musang King is sold for up to RM400 per 2.5kg. 'There are even local entrepreneurs who are aggressively introducing durian-based products like durian chocolates, durian coffee, durian cakes, instant tempoyak sambal and durian ice cream that are also being marketed to China,' he said.
The Star
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Perak one of Malaysia's top durian-producing states, says Saarani
LARUT: Perak 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. Sgtate Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said this contributed to the country's agri-food economy and proved Perak's capability in the durian export market. Saarani said Perak durians were exported to over 41 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73% of the export value concentrated in China. "In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14bil, including RM887mil to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise. "In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20mil in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1mil, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25mil," he said when officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here on Sunday (July 20). He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84mil), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June 2024. "Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition. "Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8bil by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20% and 25%, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation," he said. He added that the current focus is on widening access to premium durian kampung from Perak through branding strategies, quality certification and digital marketing. "Durians from Perak are also in demand from Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States and Australia, with the price of durian kampung from Malaysia reaching RM29 per 600g, while the Musang King is sold up to RM400 per 2.5kg. "There are even local entrepreneurs who are aggressively introducing durian-based products like durian chocolates, durian coffee, durian cakes, instant tempoyak sambal and durian ice-creams that are also being marketed to China," he said. – Bernama
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Perak among Malaysia's top durian producers in 2024
LARUT: Perak has solidified its position as one of Malaysia's top durian-producing states, recording a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes valued at RM462.28 million in 2024. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad highlighted the state's contribution to the national agri-food economy and its growing presence in the global durian export market. Saarani noted that from 2017 to 2023, Perak's durians reached over 41 countries, with China accounting for 73% of export value. 'In 2022, Malaysia's durian exports hit RM1.14 billion, including RM887 million to China. Demand for Perak's Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI, and premium durian kampung continues to rise,' he said. Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) played a key role in 2024, exporting 30 containers of durians worth RM20 million, including RM1 million worth of durian kampung and 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste valued at RM5.25 million. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak Durian Fest in Dataran Selama, Saarani shared that Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on August 24, 2024, shipping 413.61 tonnes worth RM24.84 million. This followed a phytosanitary agreement approved in June 2023, allowing Malaysian durians to enter 16 key Chinese provinces. 'Perak's durian kampung is gaining global recognition, and Malaysia's durian exports are projected to reach RM1.8 billion by 2030, growing at 20-25% annually due to logistics advancements and product innovation,' he added. The state is now focusing on branding, quality certification, and digital marketing to expand access to its premium durian kampung. Beyond China, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US, and Australia are key markets, with durian kampung priced at RM29 per 600g and Musang King reaching RM400 per 2.5kg. Local entrepreneurs are also capitalizing on durian's popularity, introducing products like durian chocolates, coffee, cakes, tempoyak sambal, and ice cream, which are now being marketed to China. - Bernama
Barnama
20-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Perak One Of Malaysia's Top Durian-Producing States In 2024
LARUT, July 20 (Bernama) -- Perak emerged as one of the leading durian-producing states in Malaysia, with a production volume of 59,217.3 tonnes worth RM462.28 million in 2024. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the achievement thus contributed to the country's agri-food economy and proved Perak's capability in the durian export market. Saarani said Malaysia exported durians produced in Perak to over 41 countries between 2017 and 2023, with 73 per cent of the export value concentrated in China. "In 2022, Malaysia's durian export value reached RM1.14 billion, including RM887 million to China, yet demand for varieties such as the Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, IOI and premium durian kampung from Perak continues to rise. "In addition, Topone Solution Sdn Bhd (TSSB) successfully exported 30 containers of durians worth RM20 million in 2024, including five containers of durian kampung worth RM1 million, as well as 100 tonnes of durian kampung paste worth RM5.25 million,' he said. Saarani said this when officiating the closing ceremony of the 2025 Perak state-level Durian Fest at Dataran Selama, near here, today. He said Malaysia began exporting fresh durians to China on Aug 24, 2024, involving 413.61 tonnes (RM24.84 million), following the phytosanitary agreement between the two countries after official approval was obtained in June last year. "Since then, Malaysian durians have penetrated 16 key provinces in China and received an overwhelming response as a premium exotic product, with the durian kampung from Perak also gaining global recognition. "Malaysia's durian export value is expected to reach RM1.8 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of between 20 and 25 per cent, driven by advancements in logistics, frozen supply chain technology and downstream product innovation,' he said.
AsiaOne
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Craving the king of fruit? These places have all-you-can-eat durian buffets, Lifestyle News
Durian season is upon us, which means that it's the best time to indulge in the king of fruit. If you want to enjoy some free-flow durian, several restaurants and supermarkets are offering all-you-can-eat buffets for not just the fruit, but unique durian dishes too like Durian Chicken Soup and Sambal Durian Roasted Chicken. Interested? Here are a few options to consider. Paradox Singapore Merchant Court Every Thursday from July 10 to Aug 7, Paradox Singapore Merchant Court will hold an event called the Royal Durian Bazaar. Here, guests can tuck into unlimited servings of durian varieties like Musang King and D24, which will be served from a riverside live stall. Mangosteens will also be available to balance out the durian's bold flavours. The Royal Durian Bazaar is available from 6pm to 8.30pm and costs $138++ for adults and $50++ for children aged six to 12 years old. For the more adventurous durian lovers, from June 2 to Aug 31, the hotel's Ellenborough Market Cafe will have buffet featuring innovative durian dishes. This includes Durian Chicken Soup, Sambal Durian Roasted Chicken, Seafood with Spicy Coconut Durian Sauce, Cauliflower Durian Gratin, Wok-fried Salted Egg Durian Pork and Clam Kuah Durian Pedas. Carb-wise, there is Bacon Durian Cream Pasta and Durian Seafood Fried Rice. For desserts, indulge in options like Durian Triple Cheesecake, Durian Hazelnut Eclair, Durian Gula Malacca Swiss Roll and Durian Pandan Waffles. For weekday lunch (12pm to 2.30pm) from Mondays to Thursdays, adults pay $68++ and kids pay $28++. For weekday dinners (6pm to 10pm), it's $88++ for adults and $38++ for children. During the weekends (Fridays to Sundays) and public holidays, only dinner service is available, with the first seating from 6pm to 8pm and the second from 8pm to 10pm. Adults pay $98++ while kids pay $42++. Address: 20 Merchant Road, Singapore 058281 Resorts World Sentosa From July 11 to 13 and July 18 to 20, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has an all-you-can-eat king of fruit event called All Hail The King Durian Fest. This will be located at Adventure Cove Waterpark's The Bay Restaurant from 6pm to 7.30pm. Guests will get to enjoy a buffet of durians including Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn and D24. There will also be food from Chinese restaurant Dian Xiao Er, as well as fresh seasonal fruits like rambutans and mangosteens. Tickets cost $268 per pax and can be purchased on the RWS website. Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, 098269 Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel From July 14 to Sept 14, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel will hold the SG60 Durian Fiesta at its restaurant, Food Capital. There will be free-flow Musang King Durians available at the outdoor live station of Food capital. Apart from that, the durian buffet will have a spread of Asian and Western offerings, fresh seafood and durian-infused dishes. For durian-infused dishes, diners can look forward to interesting options like Durian Laksa, Kampung-style Durian Fried Rice, Roasted Chicken with Durian Glaze and Durian Quiche. End off the meal with sweet treats like Durian Sweet Potato Tartlets, Durian Panna Cotta, and Mini Durian Cream Puffs. In addition to the SG60 Durian Fiesta offerings, the hotel will also play host to new durian-inspired ice cream flavours by renowned local brand Udders. These are available at Food Capital's dessert live station on a rotational basis and there are flavours like Durian Cheesecake, Durian Pengat and Emperor Mao. Lunch from Mondays to Saturdays cost $72++ for adults and $36++ for children. Dinner from Sundays to Thursdays cost $118++ for adults and $59++ for children, while dinners from Fridays to Saturdays cost $128++ for adults and $64++ for children. Address: 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663 FairPrice Xtra The supermarket chain has a 60-minute all-you-can-feast durian buffet at two locations — FairPrice Xtra Jem and FairPrice Xtra VivoCity. FairPrice Xtra Jem will hold their durian event from July 25 to 27 while FairPrice Xtra VivoCity will do so from Aug 1 to 3. Buffet sessions start from 2pm. There are two options for diners to choose from. The first is the Regular Buffet, which comes with an unlimited serving of Red Prawn, D101, D13 and Kampung durians. This costs $65 per pax. The second is called the Gold Buffet and comes with unlimited Musang King, Pahang Old Tree Mao Shan Wang, Black Gold, on top of the varieties available in the Regular Buffet. This costs $85 per pax. Each buffet session also includes coconut water and up to 300g worth of mangosteen. Interested parties who reserve a spot by July 10 can enjoy $10 off their booking. Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Road, #B1-21/22 and B3-01, Singapore 608549 (Jem) 1 HabourFront Walk, #01-23 and #B2-23, Singapore 098585 (Vivocity) [[nid:719248]] melissateo@
