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Less sugar, same punch? Sabah’s red durians take centre stage in tourism push
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Sabah is carving out a name for itself as a regional durian hub, drawing on its rich biodiversity and growing appetite for both cultivated and wild varieties of the so-called “king of fruits”. In recent years, the East Malaysian state has hosted durian bazaars, festivals and competitions to promote its local harvests. These events attract growers big and small – from commercial orchard owners to small-scale farmers, spotlighting the region’s distinctive species, many of which cannot be found outside Borneo. CNA’s senior correspondent Melissa Goh joined the panel of judges to pick this year’s best durian. She filed this report from Kota Kinabalu. Read more: https://cna.asia/3KXTCKg

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