By: Hendra Rijal
Photo by: Marina Ismail
SERDANG, 25 Sept – The Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication (FBMK), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) organised the 2018 Traditional Malay Food Festival to elevate the status of the various types of the traditional Malay cuisine.
UPM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Datin Paduka Dato’ Dr. Aini Ideris, said that the local traditional cuisine has the ability to attract tourists and at the same time, allows them to appreciate the beauty of the Malaysian landscapes which can boost the country’s tourism industry.
“Some tourists visit Malaysia solely for the purpose of enjoying the delicious and unique traditional foods which are prepared using various recipes and spices,” she said.
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