A Case Of Durian Runtuh For Motorists In Kota Bharu

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The goldsmith said he wanted to spread some cheer by presenting people with the durians. (Bernama pic)KOTA BHARU: In what can be described as “durian runtuh” (windfall), a goldsmith gave hundreds of motorists a pleasant surprise by giving away 1.2 tonnes of durians in a drive-through distribution in Pasir Pekan here today.
MZ Gold chief executive officer Murtadhatumizi Mustapha said various varieties, including durian kampung, Musang King and Tok Litok, were given for free to some 700 people.
Each motorist was given two to three durians, depending on the size, during the one-hour distribution, he said.
“Durians are quite expensive. So, I decided to share a bit with others, especially to cheer up those whose income has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“There are those who want to enjoy durians but can’t afford it, especially the premium variety,” he told reporters when met in Pasir Pekan.
Murtadhatumizi said he had bought the durians from seven suppliers in Dabong, Kuala Krai, for more than RM7,000.
“The distribution will also indirectly help suppliers who find it difficult to market their produce.
“Insya-Allah, this free durian initiative will be expanded to other areas around Kota Bharu if there is supply,” he said.
One of the lucky motorists, Ahmad Farid Awang Rani, 37, from Kampung Bharu, Pasir Pekan, said he last ate durians two weeks ago when he bought the king of fruits at RM7 per kilogramme.
“The free durians will cheer up those who can’t afford it. As a lorry driver, I can only buy them when I have spare cash to treat my family,” the father of four said. - FMT

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