Japan’s Matcha Takes Root in Penang
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Matcha, the quintessential tea of Japanese hospitality past and present, was introduced by the Zen monk Eisai to Japanese society in 1191.
Would You Like Some Devil In Your Curry?
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A fusion of East and West, and centuries of intermarriages have led to the creation of a community with a rich hybrid culture, language, customs and also cuisines: the Eurasians.
Treasures that Tickle Taste Buds and Save Lives
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Malaysia is abundant with agricultural products that yield an assortment of spices, i.e. black and white peppers, cloves, and cinnamon. But it is its pepper industry that is most developed.
Nothing Says “Malaysia” Like Nasi Lemak Does
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Nasi lemak is irrefutably Malaysia’s national dish. And that’s not because Wikipedia says so.A few years ago, I was travelling to London to attend...
An Ulam A Day…
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Healthy, ubiquitous, affordable – ulam (Malay salad) is the centerpiece of many a warung, and for obvious reasons.
Old Crops Waiting to be Revived
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Map of the Moluccas Islands (currently known as Maluku Islands), the origin of Penang nutmeg and cloves.Penang’s potential for plantation agricultur...
Seafood – Now and Forever
8 min read
Seafood – fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates – are an important source of nourishment, providing a healthy source of animal protein and good omega-3 fatty acids which are required in our diets.
Dr Dzul Seeks to Fight Obesity on Multiple Fronts
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Food is a way of life in Malaysia. With its countless traditional and fusion cuisines, many of us live to eat, and not vice versa. It’s no surprise then that Malaysia is also the most obese nation in Southeast Asia.
Young, Malay and Female
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In the Federal Constitution of Malaysia, all Malays are born Muslim. However, Merdeka Centre polling has shown that they tend to identify themselves by religion...
Ordinary people? No such thing!
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At the Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives – Everyday Stories of Inspirational Women book launch in November.Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives &nd...
Stories That Need Telling
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Womanhood, or more specifically, women and their relationship to men – either through family, marriage, the State or religion – form the crux of Say...
Women Thriving in the New Economy
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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail delivering her keynote address.What are the benefits of closing the gender gap in economic particip...