Sarawak-born Hollywood heartthrob indulges in local cuisine

KUCHING: Renowned Hollywood heartthrob Henry Golding has returned to his roots in Sarawak, and he’s wasting no time savouring the beloved local dishes close to his heart. He took to Instagram yesterday morning to express his excitement with fans. In a post that swiftly garnered over 57,000 likes, the 36-year-old actor shared a photo of […]

When life gives you jeruk … eat it

Most Malaysians can relate to how irresistible and mouthwatering pickled fruits (jeruk) are. The accompanying condiments make them even more enticing. Simply dipping the fruits into them causes euphoria. Pleasing local taste buds with jeruk Malaysians loved pickled fruits. It is undeniably a part of the local cuisine. Many people enjoy pickled fruits of any […]

Sarawak Laksa — unique taste with a strong sense of pride

What meal is more appropriate on Sarawak Day than the iconic Sarawak Laksa? Laksa has been a Sarawakian staple for years past and years to come. It is synonymous with the gastronomical identity of the state. However, though it is widely enjoyed, there is not one taste of laksa that is everyone’s favourite. In fact, […]

Nine Sarawak dishes to feature at MAHA

GEDONG: A total of 20 tonnes of agricultural products from Sarawak will be brought to the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2022 in Serdang, Selangor later this year.. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) deputy secretary general (Development) Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd said these products include ‘nangchem’, a cross of the jackfruit […]

5 other Sarawak’s foods proposed as national heritage

KUCHING: Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, burasak, Bugis’ borongko as well as the Kelabit’s nuba laya, have all been proposed as unique national heritage, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. According to the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, once designated, these Sarawak delicacies would join nine other Sarawak historical dishes that were already well-known among locals […]

There’s something for everyone at Kafe RL Metrocity

KUCHING: Famous for its special ais kacang gula apong, Kafe RL Metrocity also offers a variety of other dishes that is sure to appeal to anyone’s taste. An employee, Asyraf Aiman Jaya, said that the cafe which is located in Metrocity, Matang is often filled with customers due to its dishes that satisfy customers’ tastes. […]