Durian Tsunami Hits Malaysia and Singapore | Global News

Durian’s reign is crashing — Malaysia and Singapore are drowning in oversupply, sending prices plummeting and some stalls handing it out for free. A decade of boom farming, fueled by Chinese demand for Musang King, has created a durian tsunami. Farmers are taking massive losses, selling premium fruit for half last year’s price, while weather woes hit unevenly. Authorities are stepping in to buy surplus at base prices, while vendors scramble with all-you-can-fit deals to lure new fans — all in a race to rebuild a sustainable, quality-focused durian future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b24231e7898c0e7