Malaysians feast as 'durian tsunami' sends prices tumbling
Malaysians feast as 'durian tsunami' sends prices tumbling
A bumper harvest and an oversupply of rejected export crops have sparked a “durian tsunami”, sending prices of Malaysia's favourite fruit plunging.
Shoppers around Kuala Lumpur flocked to buy premium Musang King and Black Thorn durians at a fraction of their usual price.
Musang King, one of Malaysia's most sought-after varieties, fell from about RM90 (US$22) per kilogram to as little as RM9.
Traders said profits had been squeezed by the price slump. "Durians this year have become the cheapest they've been," one seller said.
