| Daniel Lim |
EVEN as the Durian season starts to wind down, more and more are seeking to consume the delicacy across the country.
In the Belait District, the Bulletin met a local supplier to ask about the Durian fever.
Haji Nawi bin Haji Mohd Daud, a local private vendor who resides at the RPN 2000 Panaga Housing Area and supplies Durians to surrounding areas, said he has been selling the fruit since January 3.
“We provide various types of Durians, from white Durians to yellow Durians, at a very affordable price,” he said. He also helps customers who do not want to spend time peeling by selling packed Durian flesh.
Haji Nawi said that the Durian season has been great, even though it is close to the end. “This season is the first time we sell Durians and we sold a lot to cover the operation costs,” he said.
Haji Nawi also explained that the Durians are mainly sourced from Malaysia, and he was able to transport them to Brunei with proper permits.
“Bringing in the Durians from Malaysia can be difficult, but we want to make it so that residents can do so easily and affordably within the country,” he explained.
Haji Nawi along with his family transported around two tonnes of Durian from Malaysia to Brunei. His family members also helped him take care of his stall and tending to customers.
Asked if the winding down of the Durian season will mean dwindling customers, he said that it is the opposite.
“Even though the (Durian) season is slowing down, we still have customers coming in, ” he said.
Social media also helps in promoting his stall. “I think many Bruneians are always going for the cheapest option available, and we offer customers the best price, but price is always fluctuating depending on the market conditions,” he said.
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