Today Malaysia Celebrates 63 years of Merdeka. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the MCO the anniversary celebration was held according to the New Norm. As a sovereign and
peaceful country Malaysia has succeeded in all development efforts and is now one of the
most developed countries in the region. On 31.8.1957 the day Malaya was
declared as an independence country ( Merdeka) dressed in the Scout uniforms I was presence at the Padang in Kuantan, the capital city and of the state of Pahang where the British flag the Union Jack flag was lowered and the
Malayan flag the Jalur Gemilang was raised. At that time I was eighteen years old.
My date of birth was 17.8.1939 and I grew up during the British colonial era and the
Japanese Occupation from 1941 to 1945. I start schooling in 1946 after the
country returned to peace. In 1957 I graduated from high school after taking the
Form V examination. I am very proud that my country Malaysia has continued to
succeed and prosper. Alhamdulillah.
Ikan Singgang is one traditional Malay dish that is simple to do. Yet it is not only delicious but nutritious as well. Its one dish that you can find in the Malay world, perhaps call by other names, nevertheless it is still Ikan Singgang. It is the creation of our ancestors where fish have always been their main protein source; sort of the wisdom of the old. A wise creation indeed and because of it we still kept enjoying it I have always love Ikan Singgang especially when Ikan Aya [Tuna fish] is use but it always taste as good even with other fish like Tenggiri or Kerisi. When making this simple dish one herb/spice that is a must is Lengkuas [Galangal] for without it the Singgang is not complete. The above image of Ikan Singgang is made with Ikan Tenggiri. Delicious as usual. Taken with steamy white rice and Budu [Anchovies sauce] or Sambal Belacan [Shrimp sauce] it is heaven already. I posted that image on Facebook and below are two informative comments made th...
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