Malaysia’s durian price plunge sparks a boom in durian parties

Jul 13 · 13:13 UTC 5 min read

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Conference organisers in Malaysia are turning to a fruit that hotels often keep out of guest rooms.

Palm Garden Hotel in Putrajaya has won bookings from Malaysian and overseas groups by adding durian to conference catering.
Two years ago, Musang King was priced at about RM60 (S$19) per kg; this season, it is available for roughly RM10.
Market prices have fallen to about half their 2025 level.
Precious metals investment firm MEEM Gold has doubled its order for its own 2026 celebration later in July, from one tonne to two tonnes, for 2,000 clients and staff.
These gatherings are rooted in a long-standing habit rather than a new fad, although they have grown larger in 2026.

Palm Garden Hotel in Putrajaya has won bookings from Malaysian and overseas groups by adding durian to conference catering.

Across the border in Singapore, however, it is still prohibited on MRT trains, buses and at many hotels because of its powerful smell.