But their origins are a mystery. A newly found mollusc fossil — which resembles a durian fruit sliced in half — offers clues as to what the earliest species looked like. “They were this sort ...

People knew I was an expert on durian. I would discuss pests, for example, if I arrived at a durian tree with old leaves. I would predict that within 20 days, the durian would be affected. And I would ...

In Malaysia, it's common to find courtyards full of durian trees in people's homes. These trees are cherished, as they provide generations of family members with food, medicine and shelter.

I met a couple of friends I know from Hong Kong in Malaysia last week. One of the highlights was us polishing off two really good durians in Petaling Jaya, the city next to Kuala Lumpur.

It is believed that a man named Tan Lai Fook from Raub, Pahang, stumbled upon a Raja Kunyit durian tree back in the 1980s in Gua Musang, Kelantan. He brought a branch of the tree back to Raub for ...

In Malaysia, it’s common to find courtyards full of durian trees in people’s homes. These trees are cherished, as they provide generations of family members with food, medicine and shelter.