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The Star
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Menu, gallery mark 40 years of KL hospitality
The gallery featured photos depicting the hotel's grand opening on Sept 19, 1985 by former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad TO mark its 40th anniversary, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur has launched several initiatives to celebrate its decades of hospitality. It unveiled a Legendary Menu at Shang Palace that showcases a myriad of Cantonese dishes, reflecting how the restaurant has been a bastion of elegant Cantonese dining since opening its doors in 1985. Yeap with dishes from the Legendary Menu at Shang Palace. Executive Chinese chef Keith Yeap said the menu fully captured the essence of Shang Palace through the ages by retaining classic dishes, while introducing new contemporary Cantonese ones. 'Some of the traditional dishes shaped our identity. We have also kept dishes that are much loved by our guests.' From the menu, there's the Shunde-style shredded fish broth cooked with black fungus, enoki mushrooms, luffa gourd and dried tangerine skin. Other entries include traditional Kirin-style steamed grouper, braised Lion's Head meatballs with crab roe in yellow sauce, Ocean Harvest hotpot with clams, crab and chicken as well as lotus-wrapped steamed beef cake. Other standouts are the Peony Blossom Pastries and the nostalgic ma lai go, or Chinese steamed cake. Visual gallery set up for Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur's anniversary. The hotel also launched a visual gallery encapsulating its evolution, titled 'Where Moments Become Memories: 40 Years of Heartfelt Hospitality'. It features iconic moments, key refurbishments, notable guests, dedicated staff and the hotel's ongoing commitment to social responsibility. 'We not only celebrate 40 years of Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur but also the extraordinary people who have been a part of our journey,' said general manager Daniel Kaeflein. The gallery features photos of the hotel's grand opening on Sept 19, 1985, by former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as well as guests such as Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan and Hollywood star and film producer Pierce Brosnan. To commemorate the hotel's Ruby anniversary, guests can enjoy RM40 off per person on lunch and dinner buffets at Lemon Garden until end-May.
Daily Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
'Tanah Melayu no longer ours?' – Mahathir's post sparks racial land ownership debate
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Text Size: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has reignited a fiery national debate on race, land ownership, and the meaning of independence after posting a provocative statement today claiming that the Malay community is losing its ancestral land across the Malay Peninsula. In a 12-point Facebook post titled 'Tanah Melayu', Dr. Mahathir painted a grim picture of what he sees as the systematic erosion of Malay territorial dominance, referencing historical losses of Pattani, Riau and Singapore, warning that even what remains of the Peninsula 'from Perlis to Johor' is being sold off to non-Malays. 'The process of Malays selling land will continue,' Mahathir wrote. 'Eventually, Malays will be pushed to the edge of the forests.' He further questioned the value of Malaysia's independence if the land is no longer 'owned' by Malays: 'What is the meaning of Merdeka if the country is owned by others?' The post, while echoing long-standing ethno-nationalist sentiments, drew swift backlash online. Critics accused the 99-year-old statesman of stoking racial division, especially in a time when Malaysia is grappling with economic inequality, housing issues, and rising cost of living - challenges that cut across all racial lines. Others, however, defended his remarks, arguing that he is voicing a legitimate concern about the economic marginalisation of Malays in their own homeland. The former prime minister has previously faced criticism for invoking 'Malay rights' in political discourse, particularly during periods of political instability or before elections. Whether intended as a call to awareness or a political rallying cry, Mahathir's statement has once again spotlighted the deep undercurrents of race, land, and identity in Malaysian politics — unresolved issues that continue to stir the nation's conscience. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
