Kuala terengganu: In just five minutes, 3,000 kilogrammes of durian priced as low as RM1 per kilogramme were sold out in Kampung Bukit Tunggal here today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, business owner Muhammad Izhar Ibrahim, 27, said he sells more than a tonne of durian daily, pricing them as low as RM1 per fruit, to enable those with limited means to enjoy the fruit. Various types of durian are available, including durian kampung, IOI, Udang Merah, D24, and Musang King, in different grades and sizes.

'I started this promotion last week as a gesture of appreciation to customers and to give those who are less well-off or have large families the chance to enjoy durian to their hearts' content. Although the price is as low as RM1 per fruit, the quality remains good and the flesh is in good condition. The only difference is that the fruits are smaller. So far, customers are very satisfied and many have returned to buy more,' he said when met at Kedai Durian Maiz in Kampung Bukit Tunggal.

Muhammad Izhar added that every day, people begin queuing as early as 8 am to seize the opportunity to buy durian at affordable prices. The durians are sourced from Pahang and Johor, which are currently experiencing a surplus.

'This year, durian yields are especially high in Perak, Johor, and Pahang. Durian from Terengganu is still limited for now, maybe in another week or two. Alhamdulillah, this year everyone can enjoy durian to their heart's content. Even Grade A Musang King can now be obtained for as low as RM10 per kilogramme,' he noted.