Remapping the spice route: Understanding the history of Indonesian flavors
Shadine Taufik The Jakarta Post Sun, September 27, 2020 Spice delight: Indonesia’s rich flavors have inspired many books, including William Wongso’s ‘Flavors of Indonesia’ and Tim Hannigan’s ‘A Brief History […]
‘Palm Oil Free’ Ads Irk Indonesia Gov’t, Association
BY JAYANTY NADA SHOFA JAKARTA GLOBE THU, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 A worker harvests oil palms at a plantation in Cimulang, Bogor. (Antara Photo/Yulius Satria Wijaya) JAKARTA – The growing number […]
Dog Meat Trade a Serious Business in Vientiane
By Latsamy Phonevilay THE LAOTIAN TIMES Wed, September 9, 2020 The dog meat trade remains steady in Laos, with the illegal capture of domestic dogs becoming a serious issue […]
Malaysia Minister who breached Covid-19 rules says ‘PM is right’, night spots should shut down for good
BY ZURAIRI AR MALAY MAIL Sat, September 5, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – Minister Datuk Khairuddin Aman Razali has supported Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s recent remark in support of nightclubs and […]
Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries tells Kraft Heinz to withdraw misguided negative campaign, ‘palm oil-free’ claims
MALAY MAIL Wed, Aug 5, 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – The Secretariat of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) is asking American food company Kraft Heinz Company to withdraw […]
Asian Food Network website now available in Indonesian, Malay
The Jakarta Post Wed, August 5, 2020 ‘Ayam penyet’ (smashed fried chicken). (Courtesy of/Asian Food Network) The Asian Food Network television channel has announced that its website now features the […]
Indonesia, 8 IORA countries form working group to protect fisheries sector
The Jakarta Post Wed, June 24, 2020 Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi (11th left) poses with her counterparts during the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers […]
Thai Isaan Exotic Barbecues Get Their Charm at ‘Sanea’
By Tappanai Boonbandit Khaosod English Mon, June 15, 2020 BANGKOK — Hidden in an alley not far from the city’s shopping district, this Isaan eatery is where country style grills […]
Malaysia PM showers Malaysian YouTube sensation ‘Sugu Pavithra’ with gifts, including tripod, household appliances
Malay Mail Saturday, May 16, 2020 Sugu Pavithra poses with a greeting card sent by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. — Picture via Youtube/Sugu Pavithra IPOH, May 16 – […]
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