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# Perlis made it its own

A Selangor selection became one of northern Malaysia’s most eagerly awaited seasonal arrivals.

Harumanis — Sungai Nibong, Selangor → Perlis, Malaysia

Documented history

Harumanis carries a simple Malay promise: fragrant and sweet. Malaysia’s official account traces the variety to Sungai Nibong in Kuala Selangor, with registration as MA128 on 28 May 1971. Its fame in Perlis came later, as growers and agricultural programmes spread the trees.

Perlis gave it an adopted home and a strong identity. The state’s dry, hot flowering season suits it, and local food culture pairs the ripe fruit with glutinous rice. The name on the box can therefore tell two stories at once: where a selection began, and where people made it their own.

## The names it answers to

**Harumanis / Harum Manis**

Malay words referring to fragrance and sweetness.

**MA128**

The registered Malaysian selection.

**Mempelam Harumanis**

Mempelam is a Malay name for mango, used in Perlis sources.

## Where the story comes from

- [Department of Statistics Malaysia — Harumanis Warisan Emas Hijau](https://www.dosm.gov.my/uploads/release-content/file_20260416111519.pdf)

- [Perlis Public Library — Harumanis Perlis](https://www.perlislib.gov.my/web/ejurnal-perlis/1438-harumanis-perlis)

- [Malaysia Department for Culture and Arts — Harumanis](https://pemetaanbudaya.jkkn.gov.my/en/senibudaya/detail/1197)

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