SINGAPORE, Dec. 31 -- Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows.

Vendors told The Straits Times they cut prices of the premium variety, also known as Mao Shan Wang, which is prized for its blend of bitter and sweet flavours.

"This is the lowest price since 2018," said Zen Ho, owner of Durian Empire, who has been selling Musang King for between S$11 and S$24 (RM34 and RM75) per kilogramme since November, compared with the usual S$20 to S$32 range.

He said the drop in Musang King prices has also affected other durian varieties, adding that sales are up about 20 per cent compared with previous years.

The bumper harvest has created an oversupply, leaving vendors wi...