Balik Pulau beckons as a durian paradise, drawing out-of-state fans who are willing to travel to Penang to savour the unrivalled taste of the King of Fruits. Nestled behind Bukit Bendera and ...

BALIK PULAU, July 13 (Bernama) -- Balik Pulau beckons as a durian paradise, drawing fans who are willing to travel far to Penang to savour the unrivaled taste of this king of fruits. Nestled behind ...

Durian supplier Hew Wen Zhang, 21, who sells durian in bulk at his station in Balik Pulau said there were “more than enough” durians this season for locals. “Since early June, we have ...

With prices reaching up to RM130 per kilogramme, Tupai King now claims the title of the most expensive local durian on the market, surpassing even household favourites like the ‘Musang King’ and the ...

BALIK PULAU, June 15 -- The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) has assured that there will be no durian glut in Penang this year amid the total lockdown under the Movement Control Order.

Between June and August each year, durian orchard owners in Balik Pulau near here would rake in huge profits, thanks to the fans of the king of fruits who travel far and wide to get their hands on ...

Penang’s durian season will be late this year but better quality fruits are expected when they start falling in May. Tan Chee Keat, who owns orchards in Balik Pulau, Teluk Bahang and Teluk ...

(PICAF pic) One side-by-side mural depicts a farmer harvesting padi by hand; next to it is that of a farmer picking up a durian which is ubiquitous in Balik Pulau. At the back of that mural is a ...

Penang, especially its town of Balik Pulau, is home to numerous durian orchards producing some of the finest varieties, including Black Thorn, Musang King, and Ang Heh (Red Prawn). Last year, Penang ...

NIBONG TEBAL – Durian sellers, especially those from mainland Penang, are already feeling the pinch of transporting the fruit from Balik Pulau – no thanks to the diesel price increase.

Despite losing over RM1 million (S$299,000) after his 90ha farm in Balik Pulau was hit by a storm recently, durian seller Tan Chee Keat remains positive it would be a good year for sellers like him.