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Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China

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Star, T. (2026, October 21). Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3371573/stinking-rich-malaysia-eyes-land-routes-boost-durian-trade-china

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Malaysia is exploring new land routes to increase its durian exports to China. Last year, Malaysia exported 18,370 tonnes of durian products to China, with fresh fruit exports valued at approximately US$37 million. The minister noted that using land transport could reduce costs and improve access to the Chinese market, where durians are popular but often expensive for consumers. Land transportation can take three to four days, providing a less costly alternative to air freight.

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Malaysia is exploring new land routes to boost its durian trade with China, aiming to reduce transportation costs and improve access to the lucrative Chinese market. Last year, Malaysia exported 18,370 tonnes of durian products to China, worth approximately US$37 million in fresh fruit alone. During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, the minister highlighted that land transport could take three to four days, offering an alternative to expensive air freight and making the fruit more affordable for Chinese consumers who highly favor it.

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Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China Last year, Malaysia exported 18,370 tonnes of durian products to China, with fresh fruit exports alone valued at about US$37 million The minister said the move would reduce transport costs and improve access to the lucrative Chinese market.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21

2026-10-21 · South China Morning Post

Stinking rich: Malaysia eyes land routes to boost durian trade in China · mixed framing

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move → stink → market

“Durian is a favourite among Chinese consumers, but they sometimes find it difficult to get the fruit at a more affordable price,” he said during parliament’s question and answer time on Wednesday. Transporting durians by land could take three to four days, offering a potential alternative to costly air freight, he said. uncertain

he → find → freight