[Watch] Datuk takes a helicopter from KL to Segamat for Durian Buffet, and it’s not Musang King
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Malaysians are willing to travel if good food is at the other end.
But how far would Malaysians go for a good durian?
For a businessman from Datuk and his friends, a trip from Kuala Lumpur to a durian farm in Segamat by helicopter is no problem.
The businessman booked a durian buffet for four with Segamat durian producer Roman Harkin to specifically sample local durian varieties.
Roman’s durian farm in Kampung Bangas covers an area of about 3 acres.
The businessman landed at the durian farm by helicopter at 2 p.m. last Wednesday as planned.
Roman, who shared the experience on Facebook, pointed out that the businessman was from Kuala Lumpur and contacted him through an assistant.
The businessman often eats popular durians like Musang King, but rarely gets a chance to taste those from Segamat, so he has reserved a durian buffet to share with friends.
Segamat durian producer Roman Harkin on the extra effort just to eat durian.
Red carpet treatment
He revealed that it was also the first time he received a VIP by helicopter.
He contacted the helicopter pilot several times before the booking date to make sure everything was going well.
Also, he established an open place as a landing point at the durian garden.
Roman said the businessman and his friends had a great time at the durian farm.
They ate five durians and brought 20 back to Kuala Lumpur to share with relatives and friends.
In addition to authentic durians, Roman offered them mangosteen and rambutan from his farm.
The businessman also asked Roman to cook popular catfish at Segamat.
Helicopters are the favorite of politicians
In Malaysia, helicopters are widely used by ministers and politicians.
Their helicopter rides had often been criticized by the public because of the cost involved.
Many Malaysian politicians also landed their helicopters on the football pitch. When Najib held a wedding reception in Pekan, the helicopter carrying Jamaludin also landed on a football field to pick up other politicians. https://t.co/eFiKqSLwYE
—Morgan Stanly (@GEanalyst) May 9, 2022
Kita diberitahu orang asli bahawa dulu Barisan Nasional masuk kampung orang asli semasa pilihanraya pakai helicopter, harta rakyat. Kita Pakatan Harapan tak buat macam itu sebab bila helicopter terbang, wang rakyat juga terbang. Kita pakai jalan yang diguna orang asli. pic.twitter.com/sS5xHNPaUF
— Michelle Ng Mei Sze |黄美诗 (@michellengms) January 19, 2019
The public said helicopters should be given priority for emergency needs such as transport for rescue and delivering aid.
But then we have Dato Seri and everyone who owns helicopters which they will only use to bring Nasi Ganja and not to help #banjir victims https://t.co/YoYQpCacum pic.twitter.com/stqiSJvR6o
— Elill (@Elill_E) December 20, 2021
READ MORE: Helicopter pilot in ‘Nasi Ganja’ case to be charged, ruling baffles veteran airmen
Helicopters are used by media personnel, oil and gas industry workers, police and, of course, the military.
This is #Malaysia. The rakyat still have to walk 18 hours to go to school. The infrastructure, the road is still bad in Sabah. @IsmailSabri60 please help them. A helicopter to assist them? @HishammuddinH2O pic.twitter.com/NsEmeGvwGT
— Super Mom 🇲🇾 (@hayaaty) May 6, 2022
According to a report by Asian Sky Media, there are 136 helicopters in Malaysia, including 71 helicopters manufactured by Airbus.
It represents 3% of the total number of helicopters available in the Asia-Pacific region.
Popular models used in Malaysia are Airbus, Agusta, Eurocopter, Aerospatiale and Robinson.
The body responsible for regulation and authorization to fly in the air is the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM)
READ MORE: You can’t fly drones or helicopters in Taman Negara, here’s why
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