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Shangri-La to implement responsible seafood policy

chris — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:31:37 +0000

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has launched a Sustainable Seafood Policy. The new policy, which includes the commitment to cease serving shark fin in all of its operated restaurants, as well as accepting new orders for shark fin products in banqueting, is with immediate effect.

Shangri-La also has plans to phase out blue fin tuna and Chilean sea bass in all its operated restaurants within the year.

In December 2010 the company initiated the process with the removal of shark fin products from its restaurant menus.

Cambodia: Phnom Penh’s beer scene is chugging away

chris — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:17:47 +0000

Microbreweries and beer gardens are making inroads in Phnom Penh as the taste for hops keeps growing.

Cambodia might not rank among the world’s brewery or beer garden capitals, but change is coming.

From its setting on the banks of the Tonle Sap river, Kingdom Breweries, Phnom Penh’s newest boutique producer, opened in October 2010, is gearing up to give local brands Anchor and Angkor a run for their riel, using only the best German and Czech hops, premium German malt and top-quality water to produce the brand’s flagship pilsner.

Read the full story in the LA Times.

Shark’s fin gaffe

chris — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:00:57 +0000

Letter from Jennifer Lee 05:55 AM Aug 10, 2010

ABOUT two weeks ago, a concerned Hong Kong citizen saw a Citibank (Hong Kong) promotion advertising discounted shark’s fins.

Read the full article in today’s Today Online.

Ramadan Borneo and Malaysia- September 2008

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:55:04 +0000

While the month of Ramadan is the fasting month for the Moslems the world over, it also the time when food stalls start to emerge, selling tantalizing food for breaking fast. But the bazaar is not just for those taking part in the fasting month. Mention the Ramadan Bazaar and food lovers will perk up with excitement. A huge variety of food and drinks are sold at Bazaars and markets all over Malaysia and Borenoe. Look out for food items like chicken rice, soto (noodle soup), kebabs and an array of colourful cakes. Try out extraordinary looking drinks such as cincau (grass jelly drink), chendol (green jelly drink) or air bandung (a pink drink made out of milk and rose syrup).

If you happen to be in Malaysia or Borneo during the month of Ramadan visit some of these amazing Bazaars: Sembulan, Asia City Market, Lintasan Deasoka, Gaya Street, Wawasan Plaza, Sinsuran Night Market, Inanam Traditional Tamu, Indah Permai (near the Giant Hypermarket). They are all open from 1:30 pm to 6:30pm.