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Sinar Daily
20 hours ago
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Kuih Bakar with a twist: From pandan to sardine, savoury flavours steal the spotlight
The couple allowed themselves to reimagine the traditional cake with contemporary tastes. 19 Jul 2025 06:04pm Instead of the usual sweet and fragrant pandan kuih bakar, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs in Johor Bahru are making savoury versions of the traditional delicacy, experimenting with new flavours including durian, beef and sardines. Photo by Bernama JOHOR BAHRU - Instead of the usual sweet and fragrant pandan kuih bakar, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs here are making savoury versions of the traditional delicacy, experimenting with new flavours including durian, beef and sardines. According to Shahrilnizam Mohamed, 54, based on the original kuih bakar recipe of his mother, he and his wife, Mahanum Abdul Rahman, 52, allowed themselves to reimagine the traditional cake with contemporary tastes. "We want to change the perception that kuih bakar is only meant to be sweet. It can also be savoury and come in a variety of flavours…The idea to create sardine-flavoured kuih bakar was inspired by both my wife and me, as we enjoy sardine dishes,' said Shahrilnizam when met by Bernama at his outlet in Larkin Sentral here recently. Kuih Bakar Mahanoum trader, Shahrilnizam Mohamed, 54, and his wife, Mahanum Abdul Rahman, 52, preparing their kuih bakar for sale at Larkin Sentral. Photo by Bernama The couple began their business in December last year with a capital of RM70,000, and now offer five flavour variations, ranging from classic pandan (RM8) to premium durian (RM15). Shahrilnizam said this unique kuih bakar, which takes between 45 minutes and one hour to bake, is a hit with Singaporean customers, many of whom are willing to wait for long periods to take home their favourite flavours, particularly durian and sardine. During the holiday season, sales can reach up to 450 pieces a day, compared to an average of 200 on regular days, indicating how innovation can elevate this traditional Malaysian delicacy to unexpected heights. Instead of the usual sweet and fragrant pandan kuih bakar, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs in Johor Bahru are making savoury versions of the traditional delicacy, experimenting with new flavours including durian, beef and sardines. Photo by Bernama Meanwhile, Singaporean Siti Kamalaila Zulkeplie, 54, described the kuih bakar as a "must-buy' treat whenever she and her family travel to Malaysia on weekends. "Whenever we come here (Larkin Sentral), it's a definite purchase for our family. Usually, kuih bakar only comes in pandan or corn flavour, so these unique variations like beef and sardine are truly different and they taste really good,' she added. - BERNAMA More Like This
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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Paris court concludes hearing on Sulu award dispute, decision expected Dec 9
KUALA LUMPUR: The Paris Court of Appeal has reserved its decision until Dec 9 on Malaysia's bid to annul the US$14.9 billion (RM70 billion) final award in the arbitration case filed by individuals claiming to be heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, in a statement, said the court concluded its hearing on the merits for the annulment of the final award in the case. "During the hearing, the claimants attempted to postpone the proceedings to enable them to respond to the written opinion of the Public Prosecutor of France. "However, the court did not allow the motion for postponement and continued with the proceedings," she said. Azalina said Malaysia continues to place its confidence in the French judicial process and hopes the decision will bring a definitive end to what she described as illegal global enforcement attempts by the so-called Sulu claimants. The hearing comes after the French Court of Cassation on Nov 6 last year upheld a previous ruling that denied enforcement of the Partial Award, which had affirmed the arbitrator's jurisdiction in the case. Azalina said the government remains firmly committed to defending Malaysia's sovereignty, sovereign immunity, and national interests against all unlawful challenges. "Malaysia is also working to promote a global framework that places transparency at the centre of third-party litigation funding, to ensure such mechanisms are not misused as instruments of lawfare against sovereign states. "International arbitration must be protected from attempts to extort sovereign states under the guise of arbitration claims," she added. She said the government would continue to take all necessary measures to protect the integrity of international arbitration from exploitation.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Paris court concludes hearing on Sulu award dispute, decision expected Dec 9
KUALA LUMPUR: The Paris Court of Appeal has reserved its decision until Dec 9 on Malaysia's bid to annul the US$14.9 billion (RM70 billion) final award in the arbitration case filed by individuals claiming to be heirs of the defunct Sulu Sultanate. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, in a statement, said the court concluded its hearing on the merits for the annulment of the final award in the case.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies
MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously called 'Rumah Bencana,' was launched in 2023 to provide temporary shelter for those affected by disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said, 'Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they will be built in stages.' Zulkiflee suggested that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office for better monitoring and management. He spoke after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Each transit home costs RM70,000, with free accommodation and utility bills covered by Japerun. Zulkiflee added, 'We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need.' Mohd Noor Helmy said the homes help ease the burden of disaster victims while providing emotional support. 'The period for those placed in the transit home is a maximum of one month so that more people in need can be given temporary protection,' he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Gamuda set for 40-year income from RM5bil Perak water project
KUALA LUMPUR: Gamuda Bhd is expected to secure long-term recurring income for more than 40 years from its RM5 billion water treatment venture in Perak, according to HLIB Research. The group, via a joint venture with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk), has been tasked by the state government to design, construct and operate water treatment and distribution facilities in Kerian, northern Perak. The project will supply treated water to the Kerian Integrated Green Industrial Park, with excess channelled to Penang. This will be done on a privatisation basis whereby the agreement is expected to be finalised in 90 days, in return for a minimum concession period of 40 years. It is expected to be up and running by 2030. HLIB Research said the formal construction contract is expected to materialise in 2026, with an estimated value of RM4 billion. The firm said with 50 per cent stakes in the JV, Gamuda's share of investment is estimated to be around RM500 million over the coming years, with negligible impact on the group's net gearing due to its growing equity base. The group is guiding for pre-tax profit margins of 10–12 per cent for the construction phase. "Upon completion, this water project will serve as Gamuda's second recurring income source domestically, to be complemented by the Ulu Padas hydro project in Sabah. "Commercial parameters, including internal rate of return guidance remains fluid but we expect significant recurring earnings contributions to Gamuda. "We had previously estimated Gamuda's share of profit from its Ulu Padas hydro project at RM70 million annually," HLIB Research added. HLIB Research made slight upward revisions to Gamuda's earnings forecasts, raising FY26 and FY27 projections by 2.1 per cent and 4.4 per cent, respectively. The firm maintained its "Buy" call on Gamuda, raising its target price to RM5.70 a share from RM5.50, implying a 10 per cent discount to its sum-of-parts valuation of RM6.34. "We remain positive on Gamuda's order book trajectory, underpinned by a growing pipeline of shortlisted international projects and an expected domestic data centre construction cycle," it added. Gamuda currently has an order book of RM37.2 billion and is actively expanding into the Australian renewable energy space, including pumped hydro projects, which HLIB views as a potential catalyst for long-term growth.
