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Telegraph
22-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Gula melaka sticky toffee pudding
Gula melaka, a type of palm sugar, is now widely available online and in Asian supermarkets. If you can't find it, a mix of regular palm sugar and soft dark brown sugar will do just fine. The gula melaka sauce here is so unctuous; it's incredible on ice cream, too. Make it now and thank me later. Requires soaking time. Overview Prep time 20 mins Cook time 30 mins Serves 6 Ingredients For the pudding 200g stoned dates, finely chopped 100g butter, softened ½ tsp vanilla bean paste 150g gula melaka palm sugar, grated (or 100g palm sugar and 50g soft dark brown sugar) 3 large eggs, beaten 175g self-raising flour, sifted 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda toasted coconut flakes, to serve (optional) For the sauce 1 x 400ml tin coconut milk 300g gula melaka palm sugar, grated (or 200g palm sugar and 100g soft dark brown sugar) 3 green cardamom pods Method Step Put 200g finely chopped stoned dates in a heatproof bowl and pour over 200ml of boiling water. Leave to soak for 30 minutes. Step Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas mark 6 and line a 24cm round, deep cake tin with baking parchment. Step Using an electric stand mixer or whisk, beat together 100g softened butter, ½ tsp vanilla bean paste and 150g grated gula melaka palm sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy and pale. Step Gradually add 3 large beaten eggs, little by little, mixing continuously. Step Next, gently fold in 175g sifted self-raising flour and 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda. Finally, add the chopped dates and the soaking water, gently folding everything together. Scrape the batter into the lined cake tin and level with a spatula.
Free Malaysia Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MSM looking to revive sugar cane plantations in Malaysia
MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd is exploring the potential of alternatives such as palm sugar to reduce its sole dependence on sugar cane. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Refined sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSM) is planning to restart domestic sugar cane plantations to reduce its complete dependence on imported raw sugar. MSM group CEO Syed Feizal Syed Mohammad said this would also address the increasing global risks such as climate change, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. 'Yes, MSM currently depends 100% on imported raw sugar, but in the future, God willing, MSM is conducting studies to restart sugar cane agriculture in Malaysia,' he said on Saturday's Bual Bisnes programme on Bernama TV. Syed Feizal said Sarawak and the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia had been identified as suitable locations for large-scale sugar cane plantations. MSM had operated about 4,000 hectares of sugar cane plantations in Chuping, Perlis, since the 1970s, but operations were halted as the scale was not economically viable. The company is also exploring the potential of alternatives such as palm sugar to reduce its sole dependence on sugar cane. Syed Feizal said this approach could meet consumer needs and taste preferences in the Asia-Pacific region. 'In Europe, sugar beet is used as an alternative raw material source, but it does not suit the taste preferences in this region's markets. 'We may conduct studies on palm sugar from nipah coconut and other sources. Perhaps not on a large scale, but God willing, it will satisfy consumers who prefer the taste of palm sugar,' he said. Syed Feizal added that exploring alternative sources was part of MSM's long-term strategy to enhance supply chain resilience and adapt to changing market trends.
Malay Mail
12-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sweet comeback: MSM to revive local sugar cane plantations to cut 100pc import dependence
KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Refined sugar producer MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd (MSM) plans to restart domestic sugar cane plantations to reduce its complete dependence on imported raw sugar. MSM group chief executive officer Syed Feizal Syed Mohammad said this will also address increasing global risks such as climate change, geopolitical tensions, and supply chain disruptions. 'Yes, MSM currently depends 100 per cent on imported raw sugar, but in the future, God willing, MSM is conducting studies to restart sugar cane agriculture in Malaysia,' he said during Saturday's Bual Bisnes programme on Bernama TV. Syed Feizal added that Sarawak and the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia have been identified as suitable locations for large-scale sugar cane plantations. MSM previously operated about 4,000 hectares of sugar cane plantations in Chuping, Perlis, since the 1970s, but operations were halted as the scale was not economically viable. Additionally, the company is exploring the potential of alternatives such as palm-based palm sugar to reduce sole dependence on sugar cane. Syed Feizal explained that this approach could potentially meet consumer needs and taste preferences in the Asia-Pacific region. 'In Europe, sugar beet is used as an alternative raw material source, but it does not suit the taste preferences in this region's markets. 'We may conduct studies on palm sugar from Nipah coconut and other sources. Perhaps not on a large scale, but God willing, it will satisfy consumers who prefer the taste of palm sugar,' he said. Syed Feizal added that exploring alternative sources is part of the MSM's long-term strategy to enhance supply chain resilience and adapt to changing market trends. — Bernama
