The Woman Who Cooks from Memory: Celebrating Puan Sri Nisa Bakri
Some people cook to feed. Others cook to express. And then there are the rare few who cook to remember — to honour a lineage, to carry a culture forward, and to share something of themselves with every single person who sits at their table. Puan Sri Nisa Bakri belongs to that rare few. At the ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2026, held at the Manhattan Ballroom of Berjaya Times Square Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, she was named the AFT Personality of the Year (Culinary Excellence & Leadership) — a recognition that feels less like a surprise and more like an inevitability for anyone who has followed her remarkable journey. Spice…
Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair to return in August 2026
Two prominent food and beverage (F&B) trade events in Asia, Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be held from Aug 13 to 15, 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, providing a key business platform for industry players to explore new products, build partnerships and expand market access. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the events will bring together global suppliers, buyers and professionals from across the F&B supply chain. Food Expo PRO will be open exclusively to trade buyers during its first two days before welcoming public ticket-holders on the final day. Meanwhile, the Hong Kong International Tea Fair…
Maria’s SteakCafe Setting Modern Gastronomy into Another Level
Founded 27 years ago in 1999 in Ipoh, Maria’s SteakCafe began as a humble dream shared by a couple, Maria and her late husband, Phillip. What started from their home kitchen soon grew into a cosy restaurant in Ipoh, serving freshly baked pastries, pies, quiches, cakes, and a variety of Western dishes, including steaks. When Maria’s opened its first Klang Valley outlet in Damansara Perdana in 2007, something remarkable happened. Customers travelled from far and wide just to enjoy their steaks. The overwhelming response made one thing clear; steaks were not just another item on the menu, they were the star. From that moment on, Maria’s SteakCafe sharpened its focus…
Guiyang Confucius Academy Spring Festival Cultural Fair: A Global Invitation to Traditional Chinese Culture
As the jubilant melodies of the Spring Festival travel afar and resonate in every corner of the world, the Guiyang Confucius Academy hosted a splendid cultural feast integrating ritual traditions, classical elegance and modern entertainment from the first to the seventh day of the first lunar month in 2026. Under the theme “Guizhou New Year Customs at the Confucius Academy: Shine in the Year of the Horse”, the event warmly welcomed visitors from near and far. By the numbers, the event attracted more than 62,000 visitors, with online coverage exceeding 60 million views. The “Ten Thousand Blessings for the Spring Festival” cultural event held before the Chinese New Year’s Eve…
Let’s Go Malaysia: Powering Investment, Trade and Tourism Through Synergy
Official Program Premiere and Launch Ceremony Marks New Chapter of Malaysia China Collaboration Amid the celebration of the 52nd anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia, as well as the momentum of Visit Malaysia 2026 and Visit Johor Year 2026, the Let’s Go Malaysia Cultural, Trade & Tourism Promotion Event was successfully held at Saint Tropez Hotel Changsha, Hunan. Jointly organised by KMA Production and Hunan TV International, the event marked the official launch of the cross-border travelogue programme “Let’s Go Malaysia” The initiative aims to deepen cultural exchange, tourism promotion and economic collaboration between China and Malaysia. Distinguished guests attending the launch ceremony included Puan Sri Nur Qistina…
