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April 16, 2026 | The Straits Times | A rare price reversal is occurring in the fruit market, with mangosteens becoming more expensive than durians due to limited supply. Reduced mangosteen production

February 10, 2026 | The New York Times | Malaysia’s durian industry is facing a sharp downturn despite strong demand from China, as shifting consumer preferences toward fresh rather than frozen durian

March 07, 202 | The Star | The ongoing conflict in Iran is disrupting Malaysian pineapple exports to the Middle East by affecting shipping routes and increasing logistics costs. While demand remains s

January 12, 2026 | Daily Express| Malaysia plans to increase pineapple exports from 3,789 containers in 2025 to 4,000 containers this year as part of efforts to reduce its trade deficit and strengthen

January 03, 2026 | Free Malaysia Today | Malaysian durian growers facing surplus harvests have been urged to sell excess produce to the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) to stabilise pri

January 12, 2026 | Observer Voice | China’s soaring demand for durians is reshaping Southeast Asian agriculture, especially in Malaysia’s Raub, famed for the premium Musang King variety. In 2024 alone

November 19, 2025 | The Sun | Malaysia’s proposal to designate durian as its national fruit has triggered strong pushback from Indonesia, which argues that it has a much deeper cultural, historical, a

November 19, 2025 | malay mail | Penang is expanding its food security strategy by introducing an urban farming program to grow organic pineapples in non-traditional spaces, such as high-rise building

November 02, 2025 | The Star | Malaysia’s pineapple industry has experienced remarkable growth, with exports more than doubling over the past six months, according to Agriculture and Food Security Min

October 30, 2025 | The Star | Malaysia’s durian exports have surged globally, with demand expanding beyond Asia to Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Between 2020 and 2024, exports to Europe

July 22, 2025 | BERNAMA | New Zealand has requested an increase in pineapple imports from Malaysia, citing the fruit’s quality, safety, and strong consumer appeal, particularly the MD2 variety. The Ma

August 12, 2025 | vnExpress | Penang, Malaysia, is urging farmers to register local durian varieties under its new “Track and Trace” system to preserve quality and authenticity. Launched in June with