Musang King Crowned “King of Kings” at 2025 World Durian Championship

Malaysia’s beloved Musang King durian has once again proven why it’s the king of all durians. At the 2025 World Durian Championship, the fan favourite clinched the prestigious “King of Kings” title, reaffirming its status as the ultimate durian.

Held at the scenic Bangi Golf Resort, this year’s event brought together 96 of the best durians from all over Malaysia, from Penang to Johor, Pahang to Kedah. But in the end, it was the creamy, golden Musang King from We Go Farm that stole the show.

Even with strong contenders like Tupai King, Tekka, Kim Hong, and D13 in the mix, Musang King’s rich, complex flavour and buttery texture were just too good to beat.

The judges, a mix of food experts, chefs, and durian aficionados, were looking for the perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, aroma, and that signature durian creaminess which the Musang King delivered.

The championship was officiated by Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, who highlighted the growing global appetite for Malaysian durians.

In a Facebook post he shared, “Malaysian durians are no ordinary fruit. Names like Musang King, Black Thorn, and D24 are not only popular locally, but also adored by durian lovers from all over the world. But Bang Mat wants to remind everyone, we can’t afford to be complacent.”

“If we want Malaysian durians to continue being sought after globally, our systems must be strong. That’s why I emphasise that the grading system and quality standards for local durians must be reinforced.”

“Our durian quality must be consistent. When people buy durians from Malaysia, they must know this is the gold standard of the world,” he added.

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