'World's most expensive' Musang King durian in Raub sold for RM185,000

(VAN) A Musang King durian from Raub has fetched RM185,000, making it one of the most expensive in the world.

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A Musang King durian in Raub, Pahang, has fetched RM185,000 per fruit, making it one of the most expensive durians in the world.

Pahang communications and multimedia, youth, sports and non-governmental organisations committee chairman Fadzli Mohamad Kamal said the durian started at RM2,000 but the price soared after several bids were made at a fundraising event on Sunday (Dec 17).

"This increased... until it reached RM185,000.

"The winner was Huang Qi Wen," he said, as quoted by Sinar Harian.

He added that the second highest bid during the event was for a Black Thorn durian which fetched RM15,000.

The Dong assemblyman said proceeds from the bids were then donated to SMK Sungai Ruan in Raub to improve its infrastructure.

"Datuk Ken (Pahang Durian Traders Association chairman Datuk Lye Wee Ken) contributed as much as RM204,444 through the bidding programme which took place at SMK Sg Ruan, Raub.

"In total, RM404,444 was successfully collected (through) the bidding on a Musang King and Black Thorn," added Fadzli.

(The Star)

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