JOHOR BARU, July 11 -- Johor's seasonal durian may soon be available year-round once the durian collection and processing centre in Tangkak becomes fully operational later this year.

Johor Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the centre aims to help stabilise prices and address oversupply issues.

"Because durian is a seasonal fruit, the Johor government decided on a joint venture project with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority to establish the centre in Tangkak last year," he told reporters after a fruit appreciation event at the agency's state head office here today.

He said the centre is currently operating on a small scale and will be fully operational during the...