Tycoon sends jet for durian

THE Mao Shan King durian from Malaysia has proven to be so irresistible that Stanley Ho, who is Macau's Gambling King, sent his personal jet to pick up 88 durians from Singapore recently

China Press reported that Mr Ho's men bought about $2,065 worth of the durian from the 818 Durian Stall at Telok Kurau Road.

Mr Ho then shared the king of fruits with his friend Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing by giving him 10 durians.

The daily reported that Mr Ho's worker wanted to buy 98 durians but only managed to get 88 as there wasn't enough due to adverse weather.

In Singapore, the Mao Shan King durian costs about RM16 per kilo, the daily reported.

Durians are not allowed on commercial flights. -- THE STAR/ANN