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His Royal Highness Tuanku Syed Faizuddin (foreground, second from left) promotes kurma daging and Perlis cuisine as a whole during his visit to Indonesia.

Perlis Raja Muda promotes kurma daging in Indonesia

THE Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, promoted local cuisine, especially Perlis favourites, in Indonesia during the Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) International Leadership Mobility (ILM) 2025 programme, held in Jakarta and Bandung recently. His Royal Highness chose kurma daging (beef in spiced gravy) as the signature dish at the Perlis Food Promotion sessions, introducing it to restaurant operators and chefs at several top hotels in both cities. Tuanku Syed Faizuddin was accompanied by the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Hajah Dr Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, Malaysia’s ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin and Indonesia’s Higher Education, Science and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto.

Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Matraman general manager Alldilah Arief Permadi said the hotel was honoured to be chosen to promote the dish and hoped to introduce it as a new addition to its menu. “The preparation of kurma daging is fairly simple since the ingredients are quite similar to those we use in Indonesia. It tastes really delicious,” he said. Pullman Jakarta’s executive chef Koay Chee Ming said he was proud and honoured to prepare a dish so close to his heart, as he too hails from Malaysia. “We truly appreciate the Raja Muda’s effort to promote Perlis cuisine in Indonesia. With Jakarta’s rapidly growing culinary scene, it gives us the chance to explore a wider variety of dishes,” he said. Meanwhile, during the UniMAP ILM 2025

Kurma daging . – PICS FROM BERNAMA

strength of the ummah lies in solidarity and shared effort. “By staying united and supporting one another, we can build a brighter future. With determination and commitment, we can raise a young generation that is not only knowledgeable and competitive, but also virtuous and globally minded,” he said. – Bernama

programme, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin, who also serves as president of the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council, presented donations to three mosques, Masjid Rian Maulana and Masjid Istiqlal in Jakarta, and Masjid Al Jabbar in Bandung. The Raja Muda called on the mosques to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and nurture a spirit of unity, reminding them that the

TASTY RECIPE

CHICKEN KURMA Ingredients:

Ayam Brand Kurma Paste 180g Ayam Brand Coconut Milk 60ml Medium-sized diced potatoes 80g Carrots 80g Red onion big cuts 80g 300g chicken (mix thighs and breast) Water 200ml Chilli and coriander leaves as garnish

Instructions: 1. Pour the paste into the pan, saute the paste with the potatoes, carrots and chicken until medium well. 2. Add water, cover the pan with lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and meat and potatoes have softened. 3. Add red onion, coconut milk and cook until boil. 4. Ready to serve.