From left- Mr. Raymond Yeoh (Executive Director Hotel Division of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)), Mr. Andrew Khoo (The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)), Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Bin Wan Chik (Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture)
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 September 2019 – Today, Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur – one of the
city’s pioneer Hotels, launched its ‘Durian365@Corus’ promotion which was officiated by
Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Yang Berhormat Tuan
Muhammad Bakhtiar Bin Wan Chik.
Durian365@Corus features dining of selected durian fruit in a specially-segregated and
enclosed dining room all year round, believed to be the first-ever in hotels here, as well
as promoting a range of uniquely-created durian desserts.
Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Bin Wan Chik said: “This is an exemplary
private sector-led initiative, which not only promotes the premium varieties of durian from
Malaysia’s very own plantations, it also supports the Government’s plans to go big on durian
tourism.”
From left – Corus Hotel Staff, Mr. Andrew Khoo (The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)), Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Bin Wan Chik (Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture), Mr. Raymond Yeoh (Executive Director Hotel Division of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)), Ms. Azlinda Mohd (Senior Marketing Manager Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur) and Mr. Dominic Samuel (Director of Food & Beverage Operations Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur)
"I urge more from the private sector, such as Corus Hotel, to invest in agro-tourism facilities
to attract tourists to have fresh durians within the comfort of an urban dining space, while
encouraging Malaysians to support domestic tourism, in time for Visit Malaysia 2020.” The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad
(MUI), Andrew Khoo said: “The durian is very much loved by Malaysians and tourists, particularly those from China. While its pungent aroma and creamy custard flesh have
proven divisive for the palates of some of our discerning consumers, the fact remains that
the durian has long cemented its reputation as the king of fruits in this country. In fact, Malaysia’s durian is touted as the best in the world hence we should market it that way
From left – Mr. Raymond Yeoh (Executive Director Hotel Division of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)), Mr. Andrew Khoo (The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Malayan United Industries Berhad (MUI)) and Yang Berhormat Tuan Muhammad Bakhtiar Bin Wan Chik (Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture)
“So, not only will you not find the “no durian allowed” signs at the Hotel, I am excited to
share that we have invested approximately RM100,000.00 to create a first-ever “one-of- a-kind” urban dining place, aptly called “The Durian Room”, within the premises of the
Hotel.”
The Durian Room draws inspiration from the more common cigar and wine-tasting
rooms and will serve three of the country’s most popular varietals such as Musang King, D24 and XO. This dedicated durian room is part of the hotel’s transformation plan to
introduce more lifestyle elements into its services.
Durian365@Corus also features a distinctive Durian Dessert Platter which consists of
eight specially-created desserts such as the Durian Crepe, Durian Tiramisu, San
Sebastian Durian Burnt Cheese Cake and durian-flavoured soft serve ice cream, in its
Dondang Sayang Coffee House. Available daily from 12noon to 9pm, the platter is priced
at RM78 nett for two, ideal for afternoon or evening tete-a-tete.
Reservations for the Durian Dessert Platter and the Durian Room can be made
through phone: (03) 2161 8888, email: fnb@corushotel-kl.com or from the Hotel’s
website https://www.corushotelkl.com
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