ASIA Records is proud to officially recognise KLDEX for achieving a significant continental milestone as the:
First and Largest Integrated Durian Experience Destination
(20,451 sq ft facility including 3,746 sq ft exhibition gallery, 2,045 sq ft theatre with 120-pax seating, 23m × 2.5m art corridor, hosting 4 live performances per operating day, and 10,225 sq ft ground floor integrating fresh durian retail, F&B, gift, and cultural outlets).
This achievement highlights KLDEX’s contribution to promoting Malaysia’s durian heritage through tourism, education, and cultural storytelling, establishing a new benchmark for integrated durian tourism experiences across Asia.
Transforming Durian into a World-Class Cultural Attraction
KLDEX offers visitors a comprehensive journey into Malaysia’s iconic King of Fruits through immersive exhibitions, live theatre performances, guided tasting sessions, and interactive educational experiences.
By bringing together history, agriculture, science, gastronomy, and culture within a single destination, KLDEX creates a unique platform that allows visitors to better understand the heritage behind Malaysia’s globally renowned durian industry.
The centre celebrates not only the fruit itself, but also the farmers, traditions, and generations of knowledge that have shaped its success.
Showcasing Malaysia’s Durian Story to Asia
As an integrated tourism destination, KLDEX plays an important role in elevating Malaysia’s culinary tourism by transforming durian into a complete cultural experience.
Its innovative concept strengthens Malaysia’s position as a leading destination for agrotourism while demonstrating how heritage, education, entertainment, and tourism can come together to create meaningful visitor experiences for audiences across Asia.
Recognised by Industry Leaders Before Its Official Opening
Prior to its official launch, Chef Hugo Leung Man To (梁文韬) visited KLDEX on 27 June 2026, experiencing the centre’s integrated museum, theatre, cultural exhibits, and guided durian journey.
His visit reflected growing industry recognition for KLDEX’s vision of transforming Malaysia’s King of Fruits into a comprehensive cultural and tourism experience, further reinforcing its role in promoting Malaysian durian heritage to visitors from across Asia.
A Milestone Moment of Acknowledgement
The ASIA Records certificate was officially presented on 4 July 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Durian Experience Centre (KLDEX).
The recognition was received on stage by Edison Ang Wei Phang (“马来堂哥”) and Ang Kean Wee (“Awie”), Founders of KLDEX, and was witnessed by Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, representing KLDEX’s vision of bringing Malaysia’s durian heritage to the international stage.
Voices of Leadership
Reflecting on the significance of KLDEX, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, shared:
“KLDEX demonstrates how local products, culinary heritage, and the creative industry can be integrated into a distinctive tourism experience. As durian continues to be one of Malaysia’s most unique tourism icons, initiatives like this strengthen the country’s competitiveness while promoting responsible and safe enjoyment of Malaysian durians.”
Reflecting on the recognition, Ang Kean Wee (“Awie”), Co-Founder of KLDEX, shared:
“KLDEX was created to tell the complete story behind Malaysia’s durian industry—from the farmers and orchards to the culture, history, and people who have shaped it for generations. We hope every visitor leaves with a deeper appreciation of Malaysia’s heritage, and this ASIA Records recognition motivates us to continue sharing that story with the world.”
About KLDEX
KLDEX (Kuala Lumpur Durian Experience Centre) is Malaysia’s first integrated durian experience destination, created to celebrate and preserve the country’s rich durian heritage.
Serving as a national durian culture and learning hub, KLDEX combines a museum, immersive theatre, guided tastings, retail experiences, food and beverage offerings, and orchard tourism into a single destination.
Guided by the philosophy “Durian is the entry point. Malaysia is the journey,” KLDEX aims to share the stories behind Malaysia’s King of Fruits while promoting the country’s culture, agriculture, and tourism to visitors from around the world.
For more information, visit:
https://kldex.my/
