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Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Kanis Leung And Vincent Thian, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the impact of climate change on Malaysian durian growers can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which provides more information on this topic.
Climate change is affecting Malaysian durian growers as they try to meet the demand of China's market. Growers like Stephen Chow face challenges in producing quality durians due to extreme weather conditions. Chow's orchard, located in Karak, has experienced damage from heavy rainfall and flooding.
This has added pressure to the already competitive export market, where Malaysia competes with Thailand and Vietnam. Further details on the impact of climate change on Malaysian durian growers can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston, which provides more information on this topic.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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