{"id":3296,"date":"2020-04-17T12:41:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T04:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=3296"},"modified":"2020-04-17T12:45:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T04:45:03","slug":"durian-comes-to-the-doorstep-of-customers-in-penang-amid-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmalaysiatimes.com\/?p=3296","title":{"rendered":"Durian comes to the doorstep of customers in Penang amid COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

GEORGE TOWN, April 17\u00a0 — Penang durian sellers are now delivering the fruit right up to the doorstep of customers.<\/p>\n

State\u00a0Tourism, Arts, Culture and Heritage Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin said today this service will allow many to savour the king of fruits\u00a0without having to leave their houses in compliance with the Movement Control Order (MCO) over COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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“Usually, during the durian season, many will\u00a0make their way to\u00a0Balik Pulau and Seberang Perai to enjoy the much-sought-after fruit\u00a0that Penang is well known for. It has also brought many tourists to Penang as it is one of our local specialties.<\/p>\n

“One of tourism\u2019s most important aspect is the revenue generated, which helps locals to earn an income. However, during the MCO duration, tourism is affected and, undoubtedly, the revenue that tourism brings as well,” he said.<\/p>\n

Yeoh encouraged durian sellers\u00a0who have yet to offer the delivery service\u00a0to consider promotion\u00a0on\u00a0social media and engage delivery services to send the fruits to their customers.<\/p>\n

“Through social media, which acts as a promotion platform, people can support them during this MCO period even without the need to leave their homes,” he said, adding that this alternative will\u00a0help locals earn an income.<\/p>\n

– BERNAMA<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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