Penang to roll out 'Track & Trace' tech to protect its durians

Penang to launch track, trace system to safeguard local durian industry

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government will roll out a smart Track and Trace system starting June 1 to allow comprehensive monitoring of locally grown durians, particularly from Balik Pulau, timed with the arrival of the upcoming fruit season. Read full story

Penang to roll out 'Track & Trace' tech to protect its durians

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is forging a strategic partnership with national research and development centre MIMOS Sdn Bhd to roll out a smart monitoring system known as ‘Track and Trace’, aimed at ensuring the authenticity and quality of locally produced durians. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Penang Deploys Durian Tracking Tech To Stop Imitations From Ruining Its Name

Penang is rolling out tech protection for its most iconic fruit. From 1 June, every durian officially grown in the state will carry a barcode tag verifying its origin. Led by the Penang government in partnership with national R&D centre MIMOS, the move is part of a new traceability system known as Track and Trace. Each durian will be tagged with a barcode linked to a certified orchard. The goal is to ensure that consumers know exactly where thei…

The Director of the Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection informed about solutions to control heavy metals in durian, especially residues of yellow O and cadmium to meet China's requirements.