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From Star Online
29th Dec 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Fama is promoting its “Jom Makan Durian” festival by offering its services for durian parties at people’s homes. Chairman Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin said the “Durian Party” was a Fama initiative to encourage more Malaysians to eat local fruits. “With a minimum 50 people, the durian party can be held at home,” he explained. “For instance, when a family wants to invite relatives and friends over to the house for the weekend, they can have such a party.

“Fama will be there at the house,” he said. “We will set up the canopy and our officers will serve the fruits at a reasonable price,” he told reporters at a “Jom Makan Durian” festival at the Telekom Museum compound here yesterday. Badruddin said the charges were RM15 per adult and RM8 per child. “And, they can eat as much as they want.”

He said the programme was introduced two years ago but the service was only available in certain areas. “Since durian is a seasonal tropical fruit, we could only sell it in certain months. However, with the improvement of technology, we can pretty much get it all year round now,” he added. 

He also noted that the programme was aimed at generating income for local durian farmers. “We are trying to help farmers sell off their durians. All fruits are fresh from the orchards and no extra charge will be added in order for us to send it to their homes,” he said. He said those interested could contact any Fama district offices or the headquarters to enquire about the party. “They must also inform us at least two days before the party. If the programme is successful, we will extend the programme by promoting other fruits such as rambutan and mangosteens,” he said. – Bernama