Why $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for free
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.
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Notable Quotes
"I have been having durian 'almost every day'."
— Cherng , Other
"A lot of people cut down their rubber trees or oil palms to grow durians."
— Lu Yuee Thing , Executive
"The market pressure is too high for me."
— Han , Politician
"Although young trees are producing durian, the quality is not consistent."
— Lee Wah Chong , Executive
"The name is still Musang King, but the quality is not up to standard."
— Han Sing Keng , Executive
Key People
A 69-year-old durian lover waiting in line for free durians.
Han is South Korea's first female prime minister nominee in two decades.
A durian farmer and seller in Johor state, Malaysia.
Runs a luxury resort and durian farm in Malacca, Malaysia.
The owner of several durian farms near Raub, Malaysia.
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As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.
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