He was responding to calls from industry players for the establishment of a dedicated Durian Board. “The ministry encourages the durian industry to form a unified national body because there are currently too many associations – representing farmers, manufacturers and others. The ministry also plans to step up engagement with durian players this year to support healthier industry development, he added. Durian Manufacturers Associa­tion president Eric Chan said the industry’s earlier call for a Durian Board was intended to create a platform to discuss the sector’s long-term direction. “What we need is a platform to discuss the vision and direction of the durian industry,” he said.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 12:08 UTC