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The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Bandung Pandan Spritz unveiled as Malaysia's national mocktail for Visit Malaysia 2026
RENAISSANCE Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre has officially launched the Bandung Pandan Spritz, Malaysia's first national mocktail, as part of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. Crowned at the Signature VM 2026 Mocktail Championship 2025, the drink will be served in participating hotels nationwide starting next year. The winning mocktail was created by local bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan, an ambassador at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur. His creation reimagines the beloved Sirap Bandung, infusing it with modern flair through clarification and carbonation techniques—all while maintaining a zero-proof, alcohol-free profile. 'This recognition is truly an honour for us as it is an extraordinary mark for the hotel as well as for Nadzemi. It is not just about what is in the glass—it is about who we are and the representation that it brings as a whole, for the nation and the Renaissance brand. We are proud of this milestone as part of our contribution to the national campaign. Our gratitude extends equally for the opportunity to spotlight on our local talent and innovate flavours in a way that is responsible, modern and deeply rooted in culture,' said Martin Ehlers, Multi-property General Manager of Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre and Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre. The launch took place at R Bar, the hotel's signature outlet, where attendees were treated to a live demonstration of the mocktail's preparation by Nadzemi. Inspired by his favourite local drink, Sirap Bandung, he described the drink as a blend of familiarity and innovation. 'It is still surreal to be able to achieve this given it is my first time competing in such an elaborate scale. This triumph is not just for me, but a celebration of the support from the team who supported me from the beginning to the end. It is an honour to contribute to this achievement for the hotel and for Malaysia,' said Nadzemi. The competition was organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH), Malaysian Food and Beverage Executives Association (MFBEA), and Mixology Alliance of MFBEA (MAM), with main sponsorship from Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo's). The Bandung Pandan Spritz stood out for embodying the theme 'Malaysia in a Glass', representing a growing interest in sophisticated zero-proof beverages in the hospitality scene. The launch event was attended by media, key industry figures, and representatives from MAH, MFBEA, MAM, Yeo's, and Tourism Malaysia, all toasting to a future of innovation, cultural pride, and responsible indulgence. The mocktail is set to be available in hotels across the country beginning early 2026.
Rakyat Post
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Visit Malaysia Year 2026 Has An Official Drink And It's A Fine Mix Of Local Flavours
Subscribe to our FREE Visit Malaysia 2026 has its official signature mocktail to welcome guests to Malaysia. Named the Bandung Pandan Spritz, its the creation of our local bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan. Nadzemi from Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre competed against 30 other bartenders to make the official ''welcome drink'' and emerged as a winner at the Grand Finals of the Signature Mocktail Championship for Visit Malaysia 2026. The competition was organised by the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and Mixology Alliance of MFBEA (MAM) with support from Tourism Malaysia. Bartender Muhammad Nadzemi Norihan stands in the centre with the Bandung Pandan Spritz in hand during the media launch. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP The core criteria in the competition is for bartenders to use sustainable Malaysian ingredients and flavours to make their winning mocktails. The mocktail Bandung Pandan Spritz impressed judges with its fusion of local flavours comprised of rose bandung, coconut, and lychee with added fizz. During the competition, Nadzemi paired the drink with kuih lapis, explaining that the kuih lapis and the drink flavours represent Malaysia's multiracial society. On 31 July, members of the media had a taste of Bandung Pandan Spritz at the media launch in R Bar, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel. Nadzemi demonstrated how he made the drink using clarified bandung, lemon concentrate, and coconut lychee cordial. The drink is also garnished with a lychee cradled in a pandan leaf. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Nadzemi shared it took him two weeks to finalise the signature mocktail for Visit Malaysia 2026. The mocktail is refreshingly smooth and it was fun to have the hints of flavours coming through as you drink it. Although bandung syrup is used, it's not sickly or overly sweet. Want to try the Bandung Pandan Spritz for yourself? The Bandung Pandan Spritz will be available in participating hotels soon enough. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP Bandung Pandan Spritz mocktail Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Myanmar junta thanks Trump after recognition in tariff letter
Myanmar's military leader lauded Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the junta said Friday (July 11, 2025) after a tariff letter from the U.S. president believed to be Washington's first public recognition of its rule. Min Aung Hlaing endorsed Mr. Trump's false claim that the 2020 U.S. election was stolen and thanked him for shutting down funding to U.S.-backed media providing independent coverage of conflict-wracked Myanmar. The military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected civilian government in 2021, plunging the country into civil war. The U.S. State Department sanctioned the junta chief and others for using 'violence and terror to oppress' Burmese people and 'denying them the ability to freely choose their own leaders'. U.S. diplomats do not formally engage with the junta, but Mr. Trump sent a letter to Min Aung Hlaing by name on Monday (July 7, 2025) telling him the U.S. would impose a 40% tariff from August 1, down from a threatened 44%. 'It's certainly the first public indication I've seen of U.S. acknowledgement of MAH and the junta,' said Richard Horsey of the International Crisis Group. Any earlier private communications 'would almost certainly not have been from Mr. Trump, of course', he told AFP. Min Aung Hlaing seized the opportunity to respond with a multi-page letter released in both Burmese and English by the junta information team Friday (July 11, 2025). In it, he expressed his 'sincere appreciation' for Mr. Trump's letter and praised the U.S. President's 'strong leadership in guiding your country toward national prosperity'. He sought to justify the military's seizure of power, saying: 'Similar to the challenges you encountered during the 2020 election of the United States, Myanmar also experienced major electoral fraud and significant irregularities.' Both Voice of America and Radio Free Asia – created by the United States with a mission to deliver news in countries without free media – have shut down their Burmese-language operations since the Mr. Trump administration cut their funding. Min Aung Hlaing said he 'sincerely appreciated' Mr. Trump's move. The junta is increasingly dependent on its allies, China and Russia, for economic and military support. Min Aung Hlaing asked Mr. Trump to 'reconsider easing and lifting the economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar' and sought a tariff of 10-20%. He thanked Mr. Trump for the 'encouraging invitation to continue participating in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the World'. Mr. Trump's punitive tariff letters have left many nations scrambling to secure last-minute deals with Washington before they come into force next month.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Myanmar military leader thanks Donald Trump after recognition in tariff letter
Myanmar's military leader lauded Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the junta said Friday after a tariff letter from the US president believed to be Washington's first public recognition of its rule. US diplomats do not formally engage with the junta, but Trump sent a letter to Min Aung Hlaing saying that US would impose a 40 percent tariff from August 1(Reuters) Min Aung Hlaing endorsed Trump's false claim that the 2020 US election was stolen, and thanked him for shutting down funding to US-backed media providing independent coverage of conflict-wracked Myanmar. The military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected civilian government in 2021, plunging the country into civil war. The US State Department sanctioned the junta chief and others for using "violence and terror to oppress" Burmese people and "denying them the ability to freely choose their own leaders". US diplomats do not formally engage with the junta, but Trump sent a letter to Min Aung Hlaing by name on Monday telling him the US would impose a 40 percent tariff from August 1, down from a threatened 44 percent. "It's certainly the first public indication I've seen of US acknowledgement of MAH and the junta," said Richard Horsey of the International Crisis Group. Any earlier private communications "would almost certainly not have been from Trump of course", he told AFP. Min Aung Hlaing seized the opportunity to respond with a multi-page letter released in both Burmese and English by the junta information team Friday. In it, he expressed his "sincere appreciation" for Trump's letter and praised the US president's "strong leadership in guiding your country toward national prosperity". He sought to justify the military's seizure of power, saying: 'Similar to the challenges you encountered during the 2020 election of the United States, Myanmar also experienced major electoral fraud and significant irregularities.' Both Voice of America and Radio Free Asia -- created by the United States with a mission to deliver news in countries without free media -- have shut down their Burmese-language operations since the Trump administration cut their funding. Min Aung Hlaing said he "sincerely appreciated" Trump's move. The junta is increasingly dependent on its allies China and Russia for economic and military support. Min Aung Hlaing asked Trump to "reconsider easing and lifting the economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar", and sought a tariff of 10-20 percent. He thanked Trump for the "encouraging invitation to continue participating in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the World". Trump's punitive tariff letters have left many nations scrambling to secure last-minute deals with Washington before they come into force next month.
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Myanmar junta thanks Trump after recognition in tariff letter
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing endorsed Mr Trump's false claim that the 2020 US election was stolen. Myanmar's military leader lauded Mr Donald Trump and asked him to lift sanctions, the junta said on July 11 after a tariff letter from the US President believed to be Washington's first public recognition of its rule. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing endorsed Mr Trump's false claim that the 2020 US election was stolen, and thanked him for shutting down funding to US-backed media providing independent coverage of conflict-wracked Myanmar. The military ousted Ms Aung San Suu Kyi's elected civilian government in 2021, plunging the country into civil war. The US State Department sanctioned the junta chief and others for using 'violence and terror to oppress' Burmese people and 'denying them the ability to freely choose their own leaders'. US diplomats do not formally engage with the junta, but Mr Trump sent a letter to the senior general by name on July 7 telling him the US would impose a 40 per cent tariff from Aug 1, down from a threatened 44 per cent. 'It's certainly the first public indication I've seen of US acknowledgement of MAH and the junta,' said Mr Richard Horsey of the International Crisis Group. Any earlier private communications 'would almost certainly not have been from Trump of course', he told AFP. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore S'pore boosts nuclear viability, safety research with new institute and $66m in additional funding Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Singapore More than 14,300 people checked during 7-week-long anti-crime ops Singapore Over 150 e-bikes and other non-compliant mobility devices impounded in last 2 months: LTA Singapore S'porean who defaulted on NS obligations used fake Malaysian passports at checkpoints over 800 times Singapore Over 12,000 lower-income households to receive $60 in transport vouchers by end-July Business CEO salaries: At Singapore's top companies, whose pay went up and whose saw a drop? Singapore NDP 2025: Leopard tank transmission fault identified, vehicle to resume role in mobile column Gen Min Aung Hlaing seized the opportunity to respond with a multipage letter released in both Burmese and English by the junta information team on J uly 11 . In it, he expressed his 'sincere appreciation' for Mr Trump's letter and praised the US President's 'strong leadership in guiding your country toward national prosperity'. He sought to justify the military's seizure of power, saying: 'Similar to the challenges you encountered during the 2020 election of the United States, Myanmar also experienced major electoral fraud and significant irregularities.' Both Voice of America and Radio Free Asia – created by the US with a mission to deliver news in countries without free media – have shut down their Burmese-language operations since the Trump administration cut their funding. The junta leader said he 'sincerely appreciated' Mr Trump's move. The junta is increasingly dependent on its allies China and Russia for economic and military support. Gen Min Aung Hlaing asked Mr Trump to 'reconsider easing and lifting the economic sanctions imposed on Myanmar', and sought a tariff of 10 per cent to 20 per cent. He thanked Mr Trump for the 'encouraging invitation to continue participating in the extraordinary economy of the United States, the No. 1 market in the world'. Mr Trump's punitive tariff letters have left many nations scrambling to secure last-minute deals with Washington before they come into force in August . AFP
