The functions of the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) need to be expanded to include managing the durian commodity following the country’s recent success in exporting fresh durians to China.

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Mohamad Sabu said the durian commodity can be managed by expanding LPNM’s functions by combining pineapple, coconut and durian commodities.

“This is important so that our desire to reduce the trade balance...