THE HIDDEN GEM OF SIMPANG RENGGAM

HERE IS A NEW PIECE OF INFORMATION. AS THE MAIN PRODUCER OF PINEAPPLES IN MALAYSIA, SIMPANG RENGGAM IN JOHOR NOW HAS A HIDDEN GEM IN THE FORM OF A 50 - ACRE DURIAN ORCHARD.

“I often use cow dung in my Thai orchards. This is because it is organic and it contributes to a high number of earthworms in the soil, making it more fertile.
— Explained Tan Kok Siang—”

Although there are many durian orchards mushrooming in other parts of Johor, it is quite a surprise to find one in Simpang Renggam.

This particular durian orchard is surrounded by oil palm plantations. Thus, for those who are unfamiliar with the area, it is quite difficult to find it. Judging from the wall built around the orchard, it is apparent a high investment has been placed in this durian orchard. This shows how much importance the owner of this durian orchard has given it.

A POLLUTION-FREE APPROACH

Tan Kok Siang is the manager of this durian orchard in Simpang Renggam. His management style tends to lean towards a natural and pollution-free approach. “I insist on not using herbicides. After all, it will damage the roots of the durian trees. Needless to say,