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The Star
6 days ago
- General
- The Star
Father's Day durian feast in Seri Delima
GEORGE TOWN: What better way to celebrate early Father's Day than to get your hands on all-Malaysian favourite fruit - durians! Approximately one hundred people in Seri Delima gathered at the morning market on Saturday (June 14) for the durian feast, enjoying varieties such as Musang King, Red Prawn, Capri, Green Skin and Hor Lor. All the durians came from an organic farm in Balik Pulau. Among those enjoying the fruits was civil servant Mohd Faiz Mohd Hassan, 32. "Durians are my favourite fruit. But when you buy them yourself, you can't really sample many varieties in one go unless you spend a lot. "Events like this are great because you can have a little bit of everything," explained the father of three school-aged children. Teh Liang Teik, 75, the former chairman of the Island Glades village community management council, who was fond of a good Black Thorn, echoed those sentiments. He also has three children, all of whom are grown up and have their own families. They often enjoy durian feasts together. "Such occasions are good for community bonding. Enjoying durians by yourself is nice, but enjoying it with your neighbours and friends is so much better," Teh opined. Former neighbourhood watch chairman Eddie Lim, 81, was fascinated by a large local durian cultivar nicknamed "Khoong Loong" (which is Hokkien for dinosaur) that the vendor served. One bite was enough to reveal creamy and bittersweet notes, which he immediately approved of and recommended to his wife. "I've been attending such durian parties every year for as long as I can remember. It's something we all look forward to," shared Lim, who has two adult children living abroad. The event was hosted by assemblyman Connie Tan to express gratitude to everyone for their tireless contributions to the neighbourhood and community. "We have very dedicated pillars of society here who work hard all year round to make Seri Delima a thriving place in Penang. "Most Malaysians love the King of Fruits. And with it being in season, there was no better way to express our appreciation. "This being Father's Day weekend made it all the more meaningful since many attending today are also fathers themselves," Tan shared at the session.
New Paper
11-06-2025
- Business
- New Paper
Customer prickles over small durian pieces with scanty flesh; seller says meatiness not guaranteed
A customer has lodged a complaint after spending $70 to buy five red prawn durians, only to find one of them had less flesh than expected. The stall staff stood by their pricing, explaining that the price was marked clearly and the size was chosen by the customer. Ms Liu, a 56-year-old marketing professional, told Shin Min Daily News about the frustrating experience at a durian stall located at Block 810 Hougang Central on June 8. She recalled that she had bought five red prawn durians for $70, and while four of them had an average of six segments of flesh, the last one only had five, with the flesh being unusually small. "I didn't expect a durian costing over $10 to have only five segments of flesh, and they were so tiny, about the size of a pinky. It could all fit in the palm of my hand," Ms Liu said. Feeling that the purchase was unfair, she attempted to approach the stall staff for an explanation. However, she was met with a rude response as the staff insisted the owner was unavailable. "I wasn't asking for a full exchange, I would've been fine if they had given me a little extra flesh or a discount. Instead, they told me if I wasn't happy, I could go somewhere else," Ms Liu added. When a reporter visited the stall on June 9, the same staff member Ms Liu encountered explained that the durians were clearly priced and displayed for customers to choose from, but the amount of flesh in each durian could not be guaranteed. Several signs displayed at the stall showed the variety of durian and its pricing. PHOTO: SHIN MIN DAILY NEWS Several signs were displayed in front of the stall, outlining different durian varieties like "Musang King" and "Red Prawn", as well as the pricing according to the weight of each package. Mr Su further clarified that if the customers chose the durians based on weight, and the staff opened it to realise that the durian contained less flesh, they would offer an additional durian to make up for it. "If there's barely any flesh, we would open another one to make up for it. We don't want customers feeling like they paid for just the shell. But if the durians are sold in individual packages, this policy doesn't apply," he explained. Regarding the complaint about his dismissive response to Ms Liu, Mr Su expressed that the stall was very busy at the time, and he had to juggle manning the stall and tending to customers. He added that he had tried to explain the situation to Ms Liu multiple times, but she insisted on a replacement. "If the flesh was spoilt, rotten or lacked flavour, we would absolutely replace it. But we can't guarantee that every durian will have a lot of flesh. We tried explaining this, but she refused to listen." Ms Liu, however, denied that the stall staff had made any substantial attempt to explain the situation. "They just gave me a couple of brief responses and then ignored me," she said.
AsiaOne
11-06-2025
- Business
- AsiaOne
Durians for $1.95 at FairPrice annual fair this June, Lifestyle News
Durian lovers have every reason to celebrate with durian season making its return. FairPrice's Annual Durian Fair is back and will be running across two weekends, from June 13 to 15 and June 20 to 22. The first leg of the durian fair takes place at FairPrice 212 Bedok North Street 1, while the second weekend will be at FairPrice KangKar Mall in Hougang. The fair will offer kampung durians (600g to 800g) for $1.95 each at these selected outlets only. Make sure to arrive early as the promotion kicks off at 9am daily and the fair operates on a first-come first-serve basis. The deal is limited to the first 300 customers of the day, with a maximum of two durians per customer, while stocks last. A range of premium varieties — such as Musang Wang, King of King and Red Prawn — will still be available at regular prices. [[nid:698619]] amierul@
Straits Times
04-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Holidaymakers flock to Penang as hotels offer all-you-can-eat durian deals
Many Penang hotels bundled room rentals with all-you-can-eat durian feasting. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK GEORGE TOWN - Never underestimate the power of the Musang King, Black Thorn and all their genetic cousins to pull in the crowds. With the durian season here as well as the school holidays, most hotels were at least 85 per cent full during the weekend while some were fully booked, said Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang chapter chairman Tony Goh. 'The hotels were packed and did well during the long weekend. 'Hotels by the beach and in the town area were almost full,' Mr Goh added. As with the yearly tradition, most hotels bundled room rentals with all-you-can-eat durian feasting. 'Penang is renowned for having orchards that produce durians you cannot find in other states. 'Other than the ever-popular Musang King and Black Thorn, there are 'vintage' clones like Hor Lor, Red Prawn, Green Skin and Capri, and rare variants like Tupai King and Lin Feng Jiao (purportedly named after Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan's wife). 'Each variant offers a slightly different tang, and for durian lovers, these are complex flavours to be appreciated and deciphered,' said Mr Goh. Penang tourism committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the 'King of Fruits' was a fail-proof attraction. He said with the surge in visitors, the funicular train to Penang Hill also saw an increase in ridership: 6,691 on May 30, 8,183 on May 31, 9,396 on June 1 and 9,251 on June 2. 'The ridership totalled 33,521 in the past four days. 'On normal non-peak days, it is around 4,000 a day,' Mr Wong said. He said the increase in visitors was also attributed to Singapore's school holidays, which had started as well. Mr Wong urged tourism players, including hawkers, to give out good deals and provide top-level service during the holiday period. As for Penang's ever-popular murals, Mr Wong urged visitors to avoid scribbling, scratching or defacing them, which had happened in the past. 'The murals are meant to be admired, not vandalised,' he said. Penang Tourist Guide Association chairman Clement Liang advised tourists to avoid engaging unlicensed tourist guides. 'Many visitors unknowingly hire unlicensed guides and end up being disappointed by the tours organised,' he said. Mr Liang urged tourists to use only licensed hotels and facilities to avoid scams. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Room and durian a welcome combo
Cream of the crop: A worker holding a Musang King durian, which is one of the favourites among visitors from China, Hong Kong and Macau. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star Many hotels fully booked as holidaymakers flock to Penang GEORGE TOWN: Never underestimate the power of the Musang King, Black Thorn and all their genetic cousins to pull in the crowds. With the durian season here as well as the school holidays, most hotels were at least 85% full during the weekend, said Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang chapter chairman Tony Goh. He said that occupancy was strong during the period with some hotels fully booked, while others recorded over 85% full. 'The hotels were packed and did well during the long weekend. 'Hotels by the beach and in the town area were almost full,' Goh added. As with the yearly tradition, most hotels bundled room rentals with all-you-can-eat durian feasting. 'Penang is renowned for having orchards that produce durians you cannot find in other states. 'Other than the ever-popular Musang King and Black Thorn, there are 'vintage' clones like Hor Lor, Red Prawn, Green Skin and Capri, and rare variants like Tupai King and Lin Feng Jiao (purportedly named after Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan's wife). Breezy trail: Visitors enjoying their walk at the Esplanade in George Town, Penang. 'Each variant offers a slightly different tang, and for durian lovers, these are complex flavours to be appreciated and deciphered,' said Goh. Penang tourism committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the 'King of Fruits' was a fail-proof attraction. He said with the surge in visitors, the funicular train to Penang Hill also saw an increase in ridership: 6,691 on May 30; 8,183 (May 31); 9,396 (June 1); and 9,251 (June 2). 'The ridership totalled 33,521 in the past four days. 'On normal non-peak days, it is around 4,000 a day,' Wong said. He said the increase in visitors was also attributed to Singapore's school holidays, which had started as well. Wong urged tourism players, including hawkers, to give out good deals and provide top-level service during the holiday period. As for Penang's ever-popular murals, Wong urged visitors to avoid scribbling, scratching or defacing them, which had happened in the past. 'The murals are meant to be admired, not vandalised,' he said. Penang Tourist Guide Association chairman Clement Liang advised tourists to avoid engaging unlicensed tourist guides. 'Many visitors unknowingly hire unlicensed guides and end up being disappointed by the tours organised,' he said. Liang urged tourists to use only licensed hotels and facilities to avoid scams.
