02/08/2025

LYFE SATURDAY | AUG 2, 2025

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TASTY RECIPE

SPICED GRILLED BEEF

Happy cooking!

Serves 2–4 Prep time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients: 1kg beef tenderloin, sliced into medium-sized pieces 2 tablespoons of Kicap Manis Pedas Mahsuri 1 tablespoon of Sos Tiram Mahsuri 2 tablespoons of Sos 3 Rasa Mahsuri Cherry tomatoes (for garnish) Coriander leaves Instructions: 1. Mix Mahsuri Kicap Manis Pedas, Sos Tiram and Sos 3 Rasa Mahsuri until well combined. 2. Marinate the beef with the mixture evenly and let it sit for one hour. 3. Grill or roast at 170°C for one hour until fully cooked. Delicious when served with hot rice.

Spiced grilled beef.

Mahsuri sauces.

Malaysia showcases culture, flavours in Hanoi A series of cultural, culinary and artistic events will unfold in the Vietnamese capital as Madani Malaysia Week 2025 takes place and will go on until tomorrow. According to Vietnam News Agency (VNA) , highlights of the programme include Selera Malaysia, a food festival offering guests an immersive experience in Malaysian cuisine, complemented by traditional music and dance performances. A dedicated seminar will also spotlight the Visit Malaysia 2026 tourism campaign. The main festivities are scheduled for today until this Sunday at Aeon Mall Long Bien, with the official opening ceremony to be chaired by the Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. At a press conference last week, Malaysian ambassador to Vietnam Datuk Tan Yang Thai emphasised Malaysia’s multicultural heritage, noting its cultural richness has helped build enduring ties of respect and understanding with Vietnam. He underlined the week is more than a cultural display – it is a heartfelt invitation to the Vietnamese public to explore Malaysia’s heritage first-hand. This year’s programme is guided by the Malaysia Madani initiative, promoted by the Malaysian Prime Minister, which champions the values of sustainability, compassion and trust. Through the festival, the country aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in tourism, culture, education and trade. In 2024, Malaysia welcomed over 336,000 visitors from Vietnam. In the first half of 2025 alone, more than 168,000 travellers moved between the two countries. As of March 2025, there were 167 direct flights per week connecting the two nations, with an increasing number of night flights offering greater travel flexibility and diverse tourism options, according to the ambassador. – Bernama-VNA

(From left) Secret Recipe head of marketing Evelyn Lee, Sim, Yong and Wee Lim at the launch.

Sweet mao-ments MALAYSIA’S favourite cat comic Bichi Mao has joined hand with Secret Recipe to make sweet Mao-ments together in honour of National Day, Malaysia Day and the cake cafe chain’s 28th Anniversary. “This partnership reflects our passion for supporting local brands, much like Secret Recipe’s own journey.

Secret Recipe outlets will be adorned with Bichi Mao-themed decors, including floor standees, cake counter stickers and playful decals on glass doors and windows. • Cake boxes to claw-lect : Special edition cake boxes with Bichi Mao characters for whole, slice and platinum cakes. • Maomi-approved kids’ menu : The curated children menu featuring Bichi Mao-themed delights, themed serviettes, meal trays, toppers, and a paper crown! Of course, sweet moments are created with little treats! The cherry on the cake is the Bichi Mao-themed panna cotta, priced at RM16 – which sweetens the deal with its adorable jiggle that is just the thing your

“Whether you are here for the cakes or the characters, we hope to offer something that sparks joy while staying true to our Malaysian roots,” said Secret Recipe group CEO Patrick Sim. From Aug 15 to Nov 15, here is what you can expect from the collaboration: • Paw-some store decor : Selected

Newly launched kids’ menu.

and keychains for those who spend a minimum of RM40, fans and diners will walk away with a sweet little treat. Bichi Mao is a webcomic series, helmed by founder Olive Yong and co-founder Wee Lim, that discovered its loyal audience via social media. The relatable, slice-of-life stories, starring anthropomorphic cat characters, are inspired by the mundanity and existentialism of an average Joe and Jane. Each story ends with a positive message that implies there is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Instagram feed needs! The “collector’s” bug has bitten everyone under the sun and Bichi Mao and Secret Recipe are no different. Ready to be hung on your favourite bag with your Labubus and Crybabys is their Cat-in-a-Cake limited edition collectibles (read: keychains). Just the thing for a foodie and cat enthusiast! These cute plushies are priced at RM50 each, or at RM28 each with any two sliced cakes purchased. From free sticker sheet for any main course purchased to postcards

Bichi Mao-themed panna cotta.