KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) — Tourism Malaysia’s Ambassador Dato’ Chef Ismail Ahmad and SOHOM (The Association of Spouses of Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Malaysia), have initiated the Gastrodiplomacy Programme, which aims to promote Malay cuisine among spouses of ambassadors in Malaysia by experiencing first-hand the preparation of the locals’ comfort food.
The programme began on 15 February and concludes on 28 February, with 25 participants from representatives of the ambassadors’ spouses that participate at Dato’ Chef Ismail’s Rebung Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. It is in line with the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and its agency, Tourism Malaysia, to promote Malaysia via its diverse gastronomy, despite the industry’s struggles as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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