Established in December 2016, development began on our 1,000-acre durian plantation in the sub-district of Tras, Raub Pahang. Our vision is simply to deliver the finest durians for all to enjoy and has since served as the guiding principle in everything we do. We stay true to our brand by sourcing and cultivating durians exclusively from the Raub district of Pahang. We firmly believe it is this specific region where the best durians are cultivated.
Raub's Heritage
Where the finest durians are cultivated
Raub's durian farming legacy began in the 90s but only received widespread attention in recent years, both locally and internationally, due to soaring demand for its highly prized and delicious durians, especially the Musang King (D197) variant. A confluence of factors determines why Raub is a more-than-ideal location for cultivating the durians we have come to love.
Soil Fertility
Raub is abundant with well-aerated, loamy soils with good drainage and a slight acidic pH profile, all of which are necessary for the cultivation of healthy durian trees.
Additionally, many of the surrounding limestone formations have overtime deposited vital minerals into the soil, thereby further increasing its fertility. It is no surprise then that historically other agricultural crops such as palm oil, rubber and banana were widely planted in Raub.
Climate & Weather
Durian trees require periods of draught to induce flowering while of course, having sufficient annual rainfall to fulfill its basic watering needs for growth and overall tree health.
Raub’s consistent weather patterns with ample annual rainfall and a fairly predictable dry season help ensure consistent and quality yields.
Terrain
Nestled between 2 mountainous ranges - the Titiwangsa Range and Benom Mountain Range, Raub's natural elevation and hilly terrain provides the optimal environment for producing creamy-textured and flavour-packed durians. The natural topography contributes to the efficiency of natural water drainage systems.
Local Know-How
It is this very spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing among local farmers that has continuously elevated Raub’s global status as a premier durian cultivation hub.
We are extremely proud of the national heritage of our famed Musang King durian. The Group strives to be the flagbearer in promoting Musang King durians on the global stage because we sincerely believe only Malaysia, especially Raub, has what it takes to produce this truly unique durian cultivar.
However, we acknowledge that simply cultivating durians in Raub alone is not enough to truly stand out from the crowd. Read on to discover what makes the Royal Pahang Durian Group the preferred choice.