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Claim Text: Production in Malaysia will rise further to 590,000 tons this year.
Simplified Text: Production in Malaysia will rise further to 590000 tons this year
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Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "year": "this year", "production": "590,000 tons" }
Subject Tags: Agriculture Food
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 2:37 PM (6 months ago)

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Soaring Chinese demand for durian, a Southeast Asian fruit famous for its intense smell and rich taste, brought Liew Jia Soon home to Malaysia in 2018.

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/world/asia/durian-malaysia-china-demand.html

Malaysian durian farmers are facing a significant drop in profits due to a shift in Chinese demand from frozen to fresh durians. Overproduction and competition from other Southeast Asian countries have exacerbated the crisis, leading to a glut and price drops.

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