Recently, good news came from Penang, Malaysia, stating that durian production is expected to triple this year and has been approved for direct export to China, which is expected to bring more thanA huge income of RM1 billion (approximately SGD 287 million). This positive news undoubtedly injects strong vitality into the agricultural sector of Penang and marks a new step in agricultural trade cooperation between China and Malaysia.

It is understood that the Chairman of the Penang Agricultural Technology and Food Security and Cooperative Development Committee, FamiZeno, stated in a media interview that this year's durian season will start fromThe period from June to August, which lasted for three months, provided strong support for the abundant harvest of durian. He expects that this year's durian production will be much higher than previous years, especially after obtaining the qualification to directly export to China, sales are expected to achieve a leap in growth.

FamiZeno further pointed out that last year's durian production in Penang wasAt a price of RM15 per kilogram for 20000 metric tons, domestic sales have reached RM300 million. But this year, due to the extension of the durian season and the expansion of the export market, it is expected that sales will easily exceed 1 billion ringgit. Especially for some high-quality durian varieties such as Cat Mountain King and Red Shrimp, their prices can reach up to RM80 per kilogram, which will further drive up total sales.

The Penang durian can be directly exported to China this time thanks to the strong support of the Federal Government of Malaysia. In the past few years, Penang has cooperated with orchards in other states to export some durian to foreign countries, but this year it has achievedAfter obtaining an export license, Penang durians will be able to enter the international market more directly and conveniently. This will not only increase the popularity of Penang durians, but also bring considerable income to the Penang economy.

However, just as Penang's durians were experiencing a bountiful harvest, the state of Kelantan on the east coast was severely affected by the El Ni ñ o phenomenon. According to a report by the Malaysian news agency, hot weather and unstable rainfall have led to the withering of pomegranate flowers in some orchards in the state, and the fruit falls before maturity, resulting in a significant decrease in yield.

Nevertheless, the abundant harvest of Penang durians and the opportunity for direct exports to China still bring new hope to the Malaysian durian industry.