SEBERANG PERAI, Aug. 9 -- Penang is seeking to register more varieties of durian kampung from local orchards in an effort to expand its portfolio of recognised durian species.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang's durian kampung are on par in taste with the state's premium hybrid varieties.

"We have a lot of high quality durian kampung that can be registered so durian producers should consider registering their durian kampung so the variety could be recognised," he said at the launch of a durian outreach programme at Rain Tree Farm in Taman Permatang Tinggi Indah here today.

He said Penang recently registered two new hybrid varieties - Tupai King (D214) and Cenderawasih - bringing the total to over 200 registered durian varieties....