Durian festival in Bentong a roaring success - Nation

Durian festival in Bentong a roaring success

BENTONG: The road leading into Bentong town was packed with cars, vans and even travel coaches from early morning as visitors began streaming in for the two-day Malaysia International Durian Cultural Tourism Festival 2017. The festival, the first of its kind, was jointly launched by Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Bentong MP Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai yesterday. The event is going to be held annually given the overwhelming response. Lee Koon Woh, who was helping to man the stall operated by the Pahang Durian Entrepreneurs Association, said they had been serving durians non-stop since the festival started in the morning. “We brought in about five tonnes, and looking at the number of empty baskets, I think we’ve sold at least half,” said Lee, at 5pm. Lee, who also grows durians, said they were selling durians at a cheaper price ...

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