Why Malaysia Produces the World's Best Durian: A Deep Dive Into Quality and Variety Durian is known across Southeast Asia as the King of Fruits, but nowhere is its legacy more respected, celebrated, and perfected than in Malaysia. Widely considered the home of the world's finest durians, Malaysia has set global standards for flavor, aroma, and texture. From the bustling tastings in durian Kuala Lumpur  to the rural orchards of Raub, Bentong, and Johor, the journey of Malaysia