00:00The race to crown Malaysia's national fruit is heating up,
00:07with durian and pineapple emerging as the two leading contenders.
00:10During the launch of a new durian collection and export centre
00:13run by Tropica Makmur Manufacturing Sendirian Berhad on Friday,
00:17top officials from the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry
00:20said they had received two proposals,
00:23one backing durian and another pushing for pineapple,
00:26to be named the country's official national fruit.
00:28They said discussions on the issue are still at the technical stage.
00:58The Durian Manufacturing Association has formally submitted its case to the Ministry,
01:06arguing that the fruit deserves national recognition.
01:12They also proposed that July 7th be declared National Durian Day.
01:30The Ministry said its immediate priority is strengthening Malaysia's tropical fruit exports,
01:35particularly durian, which continues to enjoy strong demand overseas.
01:39The Durian Collection and Export Centre in Sepang will help safeguard quality
01:44and improve export efficiency, especially to China.
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