Missing their out-of-state customers, Penang durian sellers go online to sell and deliver to Kedah, Ipoh, KL

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Many of the durian sellers saw a dip in business due to Covid-19 restrictions on cross-district and interstate travel this year. — Picture by Steven Ooi KE
GEORGE TOWN, July 16 — The Balik Pulau durian season is in full swing in Penang but instead of relying only on the domestic market, durian sellers have taken to social media to sell the pungent fruits to customers in other states. Many of the durian sellers saw a dip in business due to Covid-19 restrictions on cross-district and interstate travel this year but Lee Eng Leong of 638 Balik Pulau Durian has a long list of customers from all over the country.Lee turned to e-commerce and started promoting his durians online, first on Facebook last year, then by signing up for the Penang Island City Council's (MBPP) Jom Beli Online (JBO) initiative this year. “My revenue from selling durians online was a record high compared to o…