There may be a silver lining even as Malaysia endures an ongoing heatwave — with temperatures reaching a high of 37 deg C in Penang — an earlier, cheaper wave of durians.Amidst prolonged hot weather ...
Scorching, dry weather in Malaysia’s Penang state has pushed durian trees to fruit sooner than usual at some orchards, fueling expectations of an earlier harvest with higher-quality yields.
BALIK PULAU, Malaysia – As Penang residents retreat indoors to escape the heat, durian trees are doing the opposite, bursting into bloom under weeks of dry, scorching weather. Strong harvest is ...