KOTA BARU – A goldsmith gave away 1.2 tonnes of durians in a drive-through distribution in Pasir Pekan here today, pleasantly surprising hundreds of motorists.
MZ Gold chief executive officer Murtadhatumizi Mustapha said various varieties of the fruit, including durian kampung, Musang King and Tok Litok, were distributed for free to some 700 people.
He said each motorist was given two or three durians, depending on the size, during the one-hour distribution.
“Durians are quite expensive, so I decided to share a bit with others, especially to cheer up those whose income has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“There are many who want to enjoy durian but cannot afford it, especially the premium variety.”
Murtadhatumizi said he bought the durians from seven suppliers in Dabong, Kuala Krai, for more than RM7,000.
“The distribution will also indirectly help suppliers who find it difficult to market their produce.
“InsyaAllah (God willing), this free durian giveaway will be expanded to other areas in Kota Baru if there is supply.”
A recipient, Ahmad Farid Awang Rani, 37, from Kg Baru in Pasir Pekan, said he last ate durians two weeks ago, when he bought the king of fruits at RM7 per kg.
“The free durians will cheer up those who cannot afford it. As a lorry driver, I can only buy them when I have spare cash to treat my family,” said the father of four. – Bernama, July 24, 2021
