In Malaysia’s durian country, pomelos are quietly taking root

However, beyond the fame of the “King of Fruits,” the district is quietly cultivating another agricultural success story — the pomelo, a thick-skinned citrus fruit more commonly associated with Tambun, Perak.

Blessed with hilly terrain and favourable weather conditions, Jelebu is emerging as a promising producer of premium-quality pomelos, backed by research and the development of new local varieties by the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi).

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