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Palm Garden Hotel hosts second Durian Hub event, offers unique corporate package
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Palm Garden Hotel hosts second Durian Hub event, offers unique corporate package

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Palm Garden Hotel is hosting its second annual Durian Hub event, offering premium durian varieties and a new corporate package.
  • The event aims to establish the hotel as a premier destination for durian lovers in Putrajaya, with a focus on attracting corporate clients.
  • Visitors can enjoy various durian types every Friday and Saturday in July, August, and September, with the hotel supplying around 100 kilograms of durian per session.

Palm Garden Hotel is embracing the Malaysian love for durian with its second annual Durian Hub event, aiming to solidify its status as a top destination for the 'king of fruits.' This year's event, running from July to September, offers premium durian varieties like Black Thorn and Musang King every Friday and Saturday evening.

Beyond simply serving durian, the hotel is introducing a "Durian Meeting Escape" package tailored for corporate clients. This unique offering replaces traditional meeting refreshments with fresh durian and ais kacang, blending business with local culinary culture. "For me, that is the most Malaysian way to end a productive day," said General Manager Marshall Chai.

This time we are coming up with a more organized package so that more people can enjoy the experience, including corporate clients and visitors from around Kuala Lumpur.

โ€” Marshall ChaiSpeaking at the launch of Durian Hub 2026, Marshall Chai, General Manager of Palm Garden Hotel, explained the expanded offerings for the event.

The hotel plans to supply approximately 100 kilograms of durian for each session to ensure ample availability. Chai highlighted that the hotel's resort-like atmosphere and its integration of local culture and food are key differentiators, providing an experience that goes beyond typical hotel stays.

After a day of meetings or training sessions, they will be served durian with ais kacang. For me, that is the most Malaysian way to end a productive day.

โ€” Marshall ChaiMarshall Chai described the unique 'Durian Meeting Escape' package, which offers durian and ais kacang as post-meeting refreshments.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.