Inside Malaysia's gambit to make its pungent durian the most wanted
One day2 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 1 day - a further 1 report reprinted copy already published elsewhere
All 3 reports on Mon, 28 September 2026
What it is about
Edison AngWu JiaMusang KingHenry ZhangHou YuxinLeron YeeOlivia ZhangAssociated PressBeijing, Beijing, ChinaThaiChineseMalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysianChinaShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaThailand
Who published it, and when
original reportcopyfirst to report
wsls.com
clickorlando.com
South China Morning Post
28 Sept, 02:22over 3 hours28 Sept, 05:38
How it spread - 2 original reports, 1 reprint
Mon, 28 September 2026
2 reports- wsls.com02:22first to report
Malaysia is pushing to take durian beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out.
1 reprint
- clickorlando.com28 Sept, 02:22their copy
- South China Morning Post05:38
Malaysia is pushing to take durian, whose powerful smell delights its lovers and repels its haters, beyond its roadside stalls and family orchards to convince fans of the spiky fruit that its varieties are worth seeking out. Devotees savour durians like wine. For Malaysian ones, the taste of their rich and creamy flesh varies widely across types. Some are prized for their sweet custard and fruity notes, others for a hint of bitterness, an alcohol tinge, or even a peanut butter...