A closer look
The king of fruits smells completely terrifying, and public infrastructure wants absolutely nothing to do with it. While durian is widely loved across Southeast Asia, its aggressively pungent odor—frequently compared to raw sewage or rotting gym socks—lingers inside air-conditioned train cars for days. Singapore heavily enforces a strict ban, meaning if you crave that creamy, foul-smelling delicacy, you will be walking home.






