Sherlyana is Ratu Serimpak
Published on: Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Text Size: Tuaran: Ratu Serimpak Teghilan finalist Sherlyana Yuzairin Abdul Halim (middle) emerged champion of the Cita Rasa Warisan Ratu Serimpak competition with her traditional Ikan Ampap dish, beating 19 other contestants. She took home RM1,000, while runner-up Amirah Zarifah Azman of Kuala Penyu won RM800, and third place went to Nurul Izzati Fitri Alias from Tamparuli with RM600.
Advertisement The colourful event saw participants dressed in traditional attire showcasing their cooking skills, with the aroma of dishes filling the venue as local singer Ayu Damit performed throughout. Dishes were judged on presentation, taste, creativity and decoration by senior lecturers Dr Adilah Md Ramli of Universiti Malaysia Sabah and Dr Mohammad Halim Jeinie of Universiti Teknologi MARA Sabah. The contest, offering RM2,400 in total prizes, also aimed to promote Malaysia's intangible cultural heritage through traditional food while strengthening unity and cultural awareness. The three-day programme also featured cooking demonstrations and sales of Sabah heritage dishes such as Ambuyat, Busou, Nasi Linopot, Sambal Tuhau, Sagun Borneo, Kuih Penaram and Unesco-recognised Malaysian breakfast culture items like teh tarik and roti canai. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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