KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 -- Malaysia and China are close to sealing the deal for Malaysia to export fresh durians to China, Malaysian consul general in Hong Kong Muzambli Markam told regional news portal South China Morning Post.

Yesterday, the news portal reported Muzambli as saying that both governments were "just sorting out a few details" but did not divulge when they would close the deal.

"We look forward to the approval soon.

"I was informed that negotiations are in the final stage, and hopefully we will hear the good news soon. You know how complex these kinds of negotiations are," he was quoted as saying.

Only 10 per cent of the overall durian production in Malaysia is currently exported as frozen durians to China, Hong Kong and ...