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The demand for plant-based meat alternatives is rapidly rising across the globe, driven by concerns over health, ethics and the environment. According to one estimate, the plant-based meat market could reach $85 billion by 2030. Malaysia is part of this worldwide shift, with increasing numbers of people seeking to reduce their meat consumption and try more sustainable protein options. Enter Ultimeat , founded in 2023 as Malaysia's first producer of plant-based meat substitutes made entirely from plants. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the company aims to make plant-based eating more accessible through its diverse range of meat-free products. Their product line includes plant-based chicken, beef, pork, seafood and more - each carefully designed to mimic the taste, texture and cooking experience of conventional meat. Ultimeat is riding the crest of a wave as plant-based eating gains popularity in Malaysia and around the world. Reducing reliance on industrial animal agriculture is cruc

Picture this: a future where our streets hum softly with the sound of EVs, where the air is clearer and our carbon footprint, a mere shadow of its former self. Malaysia, with its ambitious eyes set on having 100,000 EVs gracefully cruising its roads by 2030, is on a journey towards a greener horizon. The Malaysian government, ever the steward of progress, has unfurled a banquet of incentives to seduce the adoption of EVs. From import and excise duty reprieves to road tax waivers and a budding scaffold of public EV charging stations, it’s clear they mean business. The price tag? Becoming ever so inviting. The Nissan Leaf and Hyundai Ioniq, paragons of the mass market, now wink at prospective buyers from under the RM150,000 mark. Choices abound, with the local champions Proton and Perodua throwing their hats into the ring alongside international luxury knights such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and the swift Porsche – all offering Malaysians a rich palette of EV delights. From sleek sedans to

Welcome to the bustling realm of Malaysia's robust food scene – a resplendent canvas painted with mouth-watering flavours and diverse culinary traditions. Each regional delicacy, from the fragrant Nasi lemak to the tangy Assam Laksa, mirrors Malaysia's mixed cultural heritage. But amidst this rich culinary landscape lurks an issue less palatable - the increasing problem of food waste. A surplus once treated as a sign of prosperity has taken a troubling turn, graduating from being a trifling concern to becoming a consequential national problem. Our journey takes us from delicious street-food stalls to kopitiams , where cultural heritage and food waste tackle each other in a grand dance of sustenance. As we shovel in more mouth-watering morsels than our bellies can handle, we must pause and reflect on the rippling effect our food habits have on Mother Earth. Step into a world where taste intertwines with responsibility. As enthusiasts of culture and cuisine, it's crucial to p

With its eclectic skyline boasting a mélange of sleek high-rises and traditional architecture, Jakarta , the capital of Indonesia, is a melting pot of cultures, tastes, and gastronomic adventures. It's where the modern and the time-honoured dance in harmony, and where the vegetarian dining scene is as lush and inviting as the city’s verdant gardens. Prepare to embark on a savoury venture to the zenith of vegetarian fine dining Jakarta has to offer, venturing beyond the vegetarian restaurant PIK area, diving into the heart of vegan restaurant Jakarta Selatan, and unwinding at the Vegetarian Restaurant Kelapa Gading locale. Let’s lift the curtain on Jakarta’s stellar vegetarian scene! Setting foot in the treasure-trove that is Jakarta, we discern that it isn’t just about the epicurean feasts. The city is a sanctuary for food enthusiasts and the environmentally conscious gourmand. If you are in the pursuit of plant-based perfection, look no further. Here, we have pieced together an es