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Ramadan buffets still popular for breaking-the-fast

KUALA LUMPUR: After missing out in 2020, Ramadan buffets are making a strong come-back, and are the favourites for breaking-the-fast despite the need to adhere to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower) chief executive officer Ainol Shaharina Sahar said they are targeting 5,000 customers throughout Ramadan this time, taking into account the […]

Popular food spot in Mukah gets official name

MUKAH: The Dalat and Mukah District Council (MDDM) has decided to name the popular food and drinks site at the Mukah New Township here, the Mukah Food Street. Walikota Kadir Jamil said MDDM was in the process of applying with the Land and Survey Department for change of site usage – from car park to food and […]

Succulents popular for Chinese New Year

The Chinese New Year will be here soon and preparations for the biggest festival in the Chinese calendar are already in full swing.  Business is good for local succulent seller, Kathy Tagok, 41, who has an online shop that specialises in selling succulents and cacti. However, her business is more focused on decorating and creating […]

Get cheesecake on ice cream at King Keju

KUCHING: For some, ice cream and cheesecake are a match made in dessert heaven — having to choose between the two can be a challenging one. Both sweet treats are popular among dessert lovers, and both have their unique characteristics that place them at the top of the dessert food chain. “Why choose between the […]

Sama Jaya Forest Park a popular green lung

KUCHING: The Sama Jaya Forest Park, one of the few green lungs within urban Kuching, is popular as one of the locations to exercise while appreciating the beauty of nature. Located at Lorong Setia Raja 14a, Taman Rimba here, the park also serves as an important research centre as it has more than 80 species […]

RG Ais Krim: The pioneer of Gula Apong ice-cream

Many are familiar with RG Ais Krim — a popular ice cream joint located at the Open Air Market. Regularly frequented by ice cream lovers who crave the sweet and salty mix of Sarawak’s very own Gula Apong, RG Ais Krim is the pioneer who went to great lengths to create the distinct taste of […]

Cycling popular among youth

SIBU: Cycling is becoming a new phenomenon among the youth here. Over 50 youngsters participated in the ‘Sunday MTB Ride’ programme which took place today. The 20km cycling programme under the initiative of Sibu youth started from Surau Darul Islam in Kampung Bandong. According to a spokesman, Abdul Taib Rosli in a statement today, the […]

Bringing layers of Borneo to the Brits

A new business is brewing in the United Kingdom that revolves about the traditional layer cake known as Kek Lapis, which originated as part of the afternoon tea for colonial administrators in Indonesia before being introduced locally in the 70s and 80s. In Sarawak, the incorporation of new ingredients, flavours and colours eventually resulted in […]