The Department of Agriculture is seeking approval from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) to export fresh whole fruit durians to the republic. Its deputy director-general (Management and Regulatory) Nor Sam Alwi said Malaysia hoped to get the approval next year in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations.
She said that currently Malaysia was allowed to export only frozen durians in whole fruit, pulp and paste to China, unlike Thailand and Vietnam which had obtained approval to export fresh durians to that country.
Nor Sam advised all durian farmers in the country to be well-prepared in various aspects to ensure they have the opportunity to export fresh durians to China, thereby enhancing their export value and market.
Source: malaymail.com
