TANGKAK - The bountiful harvest of durians this season is attracting Singaporeans, with many hiring buses to head to popular durian orchards here and in Jementah, Johor. The one-day durian tours are so popular that up to 100 buses enter the state, especially on...
Mr Leong hoped the Immigration Department, especially at the Second Link, would be able to handle the increased number of arrivals to avoid people having to wait too long.
Mr Leong said that tourism was booming in the state, especially with more Singaporeans entering the state for sightseeing, leisure and shopping. Meanwhile, Mr Chia Chee Long, 28, who has several durian orchards statewide, said he received many Singaporean customers, especially during weekends, to his orchard in Gelang Patah.His family has been in this business for the past 20 years.Each year sees about three seasons – May, July and August.
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