| Tawau has variety of tropical fruits. Bananas,
jack-fruit, papaya, mango, watermelon, and pineapple are a few of the more
common types. Tawau's climates and its fertile volcanic soil is most
suited for lush and rapid growth of exotic fruits like ciku, jambu, durian,
rambutan, duku, starfruit, mangosteen and many others.
Sabah Governmant has also recently
introduced Permanent Food Production Zones in Tawau, Kinabatangan, Papar
and Beaufort, with incentives for farmers to plant specific crops such as
papaya, pineapple, avocado, mango and banana.
Durian is without a doubt favorite fruit in Malaysia
and else where in South Asia like Thailand. Its strong unpalatable smell
drives many new-comers away, but those who can hold their nose long enough to
taste it are in store for a treat. One must try this delicious fruit at least
once in a lifetime.
Fruits such as durian, rambutan, mangosteen and langsat
are seasonal fruits not available throughout the year. Other LOCAL MALAYSIAN FRUITS include
water-melon, banana,
mango, papaya, pineapple and pomelo. The rich volcanic soil of Sabah allows many of
these fruits to grow in abundance and throughout the year.
Local fruits are cheaper and fresher than
imported ones. Eating more local fruits like mangoes, guavas and bananas can
make us healthier and stronger. As a tourist one should support the local
farmers by buying more local fruits planted by them.
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