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30 April 2015
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BERJAYA UCH Introduces the “Diploma in Heritage Cuisine”
Our Contribution to the Preservation of Malaysian Culinary Masterpieces
Visitors to Malaysia will be spoilt for choice when it comes to sampling traditional local cuisines. Being a
cultural melting pot of Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan cultures to name a few, Malaysia is “Truly
Asia.”
BERJAYA University College of Hospitality (BERJAYA UCH) is the first University College given approval by
the Ministry of Education Malaysia to offer the “Diploma in Heritage Cuisine (N/811/4/0245)”. The
programme offers students courses such as Fundamentals of Heritage Cuisine, Malaysian Ethnic Cuisine,
Aseana Cuisine, Asian Kuih and Dessert, Advanced Heritage Cuisine and Heritage Cuisine Research and
Innovation which includes heritage dishes from East Malaysia.
“The Diploma in Heritage Cuisine is a 2-year programme that we will soon be introducing to showcase
authentic Malaysian food and cooking styles. This will focus on local ingredients, spices, traditional
cooking tools and equipment. BERJAYA UCH, as a niche University College, has developed this programme
to create awareness on Malaysian heritage cuisine by understanding the rich history behind the dishes
through theory classes and practical cooking experiences.” Mae Ho, Executive Director/Chief Executive
Officer of BERJAYA Higher Education Sdn Bhd remarked.
“It is important that students understand the traditional cooking styles that have been passed on from
one generation to another. The mixture of our locally grown aromatic herbs, spices mixed with locally
made pastes and coconut milk evokes memories of our forefathers’ cooking and will be a legacy to our
children. For example our rendang: with the use of different herbs and spices, cuts of meat and various
cooking methods, our rendang will take the world by storm. Through this programme, we create
documentation than can be handed down to our children, grandchildren and succeeding generations.
Whether its traditional cooking or re-creating dishes through modern innovation, these are our
traditional culinary masterpieces, this is our heritage. When you mention Italian, French Chinese,
Japanese, Korean and Indochinese cuisines, people know about it. When it comes to our cuisine, it’s not
even in the world map. Our unique Peranakan cuisine which are from Chinese migrants who settled in
Penang and Malacca and intermarrying with local Malays created the Nonya style of cooking by blending
Chinese ingredients with various distinct spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay/Indonesian
community. Therefore, DBKL’s Big Kitchen Festival 2015 is an amazing initiative to showcase our culinary
masterpieces” Mae Ho added.
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About BERJAYA University College of Hospitality
BERJAYA University College of Hospitality (BERJAYA UCH) is arguably Malaysia’s premier University
College in the fields of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Tourism and Event Management, situated in the golden
triangle of Kuala Lumpur. Located on the 11th and 14th floors of Berjaya Times Square, it is conceptually
designed with a 5-star hotel ambiance equipped with the most comprehensive and advanced facilities
that mirrors real world settings. BERJAYA UCH also offers courses in Business and Liberal Arts. For more
information on BERJAYA UCH, please visit the official website at http://www.berjaya.edu.my
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Affordable Higher Education for Everyone
BERJAYA University College of Hospitality is working to make higher education more accessible,
affordable and attainable for everyone. The PTPTN education financing scheme is available for Malaysian
students. Our affiliation with the Berjaya Corporation Group of Companies also allows us to host several
bursary schemes and education scholarships available to both local and international students.
Media contact:
Ms Heiddy Gan
Coordinator - Department of Public Relations
Public Relations, Communications and Events
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Email: heiddy.gan@berjaya.edu.my
Ms. Pilar Palma
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