Musang King
Coverage of Musang King in the Nexus archive.
- Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian growers like Stephen Chow face financial losses due to climate change impacts, including extreme weather and rising costs, while competing in a China-driven export market dominated by Thailand and Vietnam. China's demand for durians has boosted production in Malaysia, but oversupply and lower prices threaten profitability.
- Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian growers like Stephen Chow face financial losses due to climate change impacts, rising fuel and fertilizer costs, and competition from Thailand and Vietnam in China's booming durian market. Extreme weather events and oversupply have reduced yields and prices for premium varieties like Musang King and Black Thorn.
- ‘Durian tsunami’ sweeps Malaysia, making premium Musang King dirt cheap
Malaysia is experiencing a 'durian tsunami' due to a bumper harvest, causing prices for the premium Musang King durian to drop significantly. Consumers are benefiting from the oversupply, which has made the fruit more affordable until August. Administrative executive Lim Mei Ling highlighted the price drop as a positive change, allowing her to purchase and store the durian more freely.