KUCHING, Dec. 28 -- Makeshift durian stalls here have been well received by local residents for making the seasonal fruit more accessible, without the need for long-distance travel.

When met at a durian stall outside Emart Batu Kawa here, housewife Siti Nazihah Abdullah, 50, said such stalls were convenient for nearby residents and helped reduce wastage, especially when durians were in abundance.

"I have a very positive view of these makeshift stalls. Even if there are leftovers, we can keep them. Durian stores well in the freezer and can last a long time," she told The Borneo Post on Sunday.

Siti Nazihah added that durians could also be used to make various dishes, including Tempoyak (fermented durian paste), Patin Tempoyak Patin (Pan...