The tours—ranging from one to two days—offer all-you-can-eat durian buffet, including the prized Musang King variety, along with shopping excursions and full-course Malaysian and Chinese meals. Most trips are already fully booked, according to a report by Singapore entertainment news outlet 8days.
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Durian pulps on a table. Photo by Freepik/jcomp |
MP Ng Chee Meng, on Saturday, led his residents on a full-day culinary adventure to Johor Bahru, a city in the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.
The tour kicked off at 5:30 a.m., departing from Fernvale Community Club in Singapore to Johor Bahru.
After breakfast, participants enjoyed an all-you-can-eat durian buffet, complemented by local dishes like bee hoon, satay, and curry chicken.
The itinerary included shopping at Toppen, IKEA, and Aeon, followed by an eight-course Chinese restaurant dinner.
While open to all Singaporeans, priority was given to Jalan Kayu residents, with registrations closing quickly. Participants were charged SGD110 (US$86) each.
MP Pritam Singh, leader of the Opposition, also held a durian day trip Saturday, bringing Singaporean residents to Malaysia’s Johor, a southern state linked to the city-state.
The annual event resumed after Pritam missed last year’s trip for the first time in 11 years due to a climate resilience conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The itinerary featured an all-you-can-eat durian buffet lunch, alongside dishes like nasi briyani and satay.
The trip also included a stop at a brown rice shop, mall shopping, and a Chinese dinner to conclude the day. Tickets were fully sold out at SGD95 per adult and SGD88 per child.
MP Gerald Giam on Saturday accompanied residents to Malaysian town Yong Peng for a full-day food-focused trip.
The itinerary includes a durian buffet lunch with nasi briyani, satay, and more, plus stops at a brown rice shop, malls, and a Chinese dinner.
While the durian variety isn’t specified, participants can enjoy unlimited Musang King durians for an additional SGD10 per person. All slots for this trip were fully booked at SGD95 per adult and SGD88 per child.
MP Jamus Lim will hold his first durian day trip, leading residents of Anchorvale neighborhood to Yong Peng on July 26.
The slightly pricier itinerary mirrors Pritam’s but specifies that the durian lunch buffet includes premium Musang King durians.
Unique additions include a visit to a confectionery shop and a tea break. This trip is also fully booked at SGD110 per adult and SGD95 per child.
MP Xie Yao Qua of Jurong Central, an area in the west of Singapore, will lead a 2-day durian trip on July 12 and 13.
Beyond durians and shopping, the trip also includes a city tour, river cruise, visits to the Baba Museum, St Paul’s Church, and temples, plus meals at Malaccan eateries.
Day two begins with breakfast at the Malacca hotel, followed by a “Musang King durian feast with some light food” in Tangkak, Johor, shopping, and dinner at a local restaurant.
Pricing is SGD300 for single rooms and SGD250 per person for twin or triple sharing. High demand has filled four buses for this trip.
Another two-day trip on July 26 and 27 will be led by MP Grace Fu, The People’s Action Party Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations.
The itinerary, similar to Quan’s, includes a city tour, river cruise, and a Musang King durian feast, though other details remain sparse.
Rates are SGD298 for single rooms and SGD248 per person for twin or triple sharing. All tickets are sold out.
MP Sylvia Lim is crossing the border with residents for a durian adventure on 12 July.
The itinerary includes a durian buffet lunch (featuring the premium Musang King variety), shopping stops, and a Chinese dinner.
While the July trip is sold out, a second trip is set for August 2, with registrations open to all Singapore residents.
