30/08/2025

LYFE SATURDAY | AUG 30, 2025

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Mooncake whispers coming this Mid-Autumn Festival

S UNWAY Resort Hotel celebrates this Mid-Autumn Festival with a tribute to heritage, hope and the enduring power of tradition. Drawing inspiration from the festival’s storied past, the hotel unearthed a time when mooncakes carried more than just sweet fillings – they carried secret messages of unity, courage and silent rebellion. These delicate pastries became symbols of resistance, passed discreetly from home to home as whispers of hope beneath a moonlit sky. This Mid-Autumn, it invites guests to step into “Whispers of the Moon”, a celebration where sweet indulgences are woven with tales of the past, echoing with the voices of those who once dreamed under the same glowing moon. The hotel has unveiled a mooncake box that captures the spirit of the season and the reverence for tradition. This year’s design takes the form of a cylindrical case, elegantly wrapped in modern interpretations of classical Chinese landscape paintings. Rolling mountains and serene sceneries adorn the exterior, paying homage to the natural beauty that inspired the very origins of the festival. Upon unfastening the clasp, the box opens to reveal tiered compartments on both sides, each carefully cradling the mooncakes within, as if unveiling delicate secrets. The “Whispers of the Moon”’ mooncake box houses four pieces, with guests invited to curate their selection from eight exquisite flavours. Traditionalists may savour classics such as White Lotus Paste

o Savour every flavour from classic white lotus to inventive takes such as durian, sea salt chocolate, cendol with coconut, pandan

Consumers have a variety of flavours to choose from.

The ‘Whispers of the Moon’ mooncake box.

with Single Egg Yolk, Pure White Lotus, Assorted Fruits & Nuts and Pure Red Bean. For those seeking

something inventive creations such as Durian Emperor, Sea Salt Chocolate, Cendol with unique,

Coconut and Pure Pandan await. Available from Sept 5 to 6, the “Whispers of the Moon” mooncake

box is priced at RM288 nett, while individual mooncakes are available at RM45 nett each.

TASTY RECIPE

Local artists paint murals at KFC outlets in celebration of National Day 2025

‘Sunny Garden’ butter rice Ingredients: 0 2 cups cooked Jasmine Sunwhite fragrant rice 0 2 tablespoons butter (preferably unsalted) 0 1 clove garlic – finely chopped 0 ½ onion – finely chopped 0 1 tablespoon fresh milk or evaporated milk (optional for creamier texture) 0 Mushroom seasoning and a pinch of black pepper 0 2 eggs (boiled)

KFC Malaysia is enlivening the 2025 National Day celebration with the unveiling of 14 unique murals at selected outlets nationwide, featuring the creativity of local artists to further ignite the spirit of independence this year. KFC Malaysia chief marketing officer Hanim Mazam said the murals, themed “KFC Cara Kita” (KFC Our Way), were created by 11 local artists who expressed their interpretation of togetherness and cherished memories shared among Malaysians. “For KFC, we have been in Malaysia for 52 years since 1973, so there are countless moments shared with Malaysians, from the smallest to the biggest, and throughout it all, we have been there with the people. For us, KFC has played a big role in strengthening bonds between friends and families. “… and that is why it is important for us to showcase these expressions in the form of art, and these murals are each artist’s expression of their own moments with KFC, reinterpreted so that all of us can appreciate them together,” she said when met after KFC Malaysia’s media briefing session. Also present at the session were mural artists including Katun, Nas Suha, Bingka KL and Haw. Hanim said the murals, painted at 14 selected outlets across every state, symbolise Malaysia’s 14 states as well as the 14 stripes and

0 Cheese, nori, carrot, broccoli and fruits for decoration Instructions: 1. Heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. 2. Saute the garlic and onion until fragrant and slightly golden. 3. Add the cooked rice. Stir well to coat all the rice with butter. 4. Add milk and seasoning. Mix evenly. 5. Turn off the heat. Ready to serve. ‘Sunny Garden’ bento box Sun – Butter rice 1. Shape the rice into a large round ball. 2. Place a round slice of cheese in the centre (decorate with nori for the sun’s eyes and mouth). 3. Arrange slices of boiled carrot (cut into rounds) around the rice to resemble sun rays. “Bee” – Boiled egg 1. Peel the boiled egg. 2. Cut thin strips of nori and wrap

them around the egg like bee stripes. Add small round pieces for the eyes. 3. Use carrot slices to create wings. “Bush” or Beehive – Broccoli 1. Place a few pieces of simmered broccoli to resemble bushes. 2. Arrange the “bee egg” on top as if it is resting on the hive. Flower – Grapes and strawberries 1. Cut strawberries into heart shapes or thin slices to form “honey flower” petals. 2. Arrange grapes to balance the colours in the bento box. 3. Use cute food picks (bee, flower, leaf designs). Fruit in bento corner 1. Add a rabbit figure made from halved apples or grapes.

KFC Malaysia Chief Marketing Officer Hanim Mazam (second left) poses with artists in front of a mural backdrop themed ‘KFC Cara Kita’. – BERNAMAPIC

available via the KFC app at selected outlets. Meanwhile, Katun, whose real name is Abdul Hafiz Abdul Rahman, said his murals displayed at KFC Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur and KFC Wisma Gerakan, Negeri Sembilan were inspired by the presence of the brand in his surroundings while growing up. “When I was in school, I enjoyed skateboarding and to get to the skate park, I would pass by a KFC near my home where I would often see friends on dates or families dining together, and the idea of togetherness is what I portrayed in this mural,” he said. – Bernama

points of the Jalur Gemilang. “We wanted every state in Malaysia to have a platform for us to showcase the artwork of these local artists, and the outlets chosen are ones with high footfall, with ample ‘canvas’ space for murals, and are long-standing outlets within the community. We wanted to add vibrancy to these outlets,” she said. Hanim added that beyond being artistic expressions for the National Day celebration, the public also has the opportunity to own these artworks through limited edition Touch ’n Go Charms designed by Bingka KL, which are