I did an interview with SilkAir (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) a couple of months ago and the article finally came out! If you are flying with SilkAir, you will see the feature on the Sept/Oct 2009 issue of “SilkWinds”–the inflight magazine.
There are some errors in the article: 1) they think I am a *he*, 2) wrong facts about Penang hawker food, which weren’t part of my interview with them. In any case, I can’t complain and am very proud to be featured by a very popular regional airline in Southeast Asia. What’s more, the topic is about Penang hawker food/street food that I take great passion and pride in promoting…(read the full article after the jump)
Click here to view the PDF and read all about it. It also mentioned my brother who runs a “5-star” (according to one of the testimonials we received) culinary tour in Penang, which I am so happy for him.
What’s next for me in terms of playing the role of Penang food and tourism ambassador? I wish to have an opportunity working with Malaysian Tourism Board and Penang Tourism in the near future, both online and offline. Wish me luck! :)
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Congrats Bee! Next time i go to Singapore i want to fly Silkair just to get the magazine!! You are truly the Penang food Ambassador, the Malaysian tourism board should take notice.
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Congrats! I don’t know why publicatiosn ALWAYS like to make mistakes. It’s like the editors don’t bother to get basic facts right.. just imagine the amount of error we’ve been fed everyday without even knowing about it.
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Agreed with both hands and legs, Tsu Lin.
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Congratulations. :-) You’re doing a great job getting the message across about Malaysian food.
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Thanks Meena! I try. ;)
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Congratulations! You do an awesome job promoting your cuisine and culture!
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Congrats Bee….well done! A friend of mine is with the PR dept at Silk Air but not sure if she’s part of its editorial team or not.
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Congrats on your recent achievement! Keep up the good job and well done! I am sure more great news are on your way! ;)
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The moustouche really suits you. :)
Nice work!
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Thank you.
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Shame – I flew with Silk air just last month – would have been a nice suprise to see a blog that I visit regularly featured!!!
Next it will be pop star status or world wide domination!!!
Andy – http://onceuponathyme.wordpress.com/
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Andy – too bad! But you can read my PDF.
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congrats, tiny/minute mistakes do not spoil the interest in Penang food, I think. :)
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When i chanced upon your site…OMG, I felt as if i struck lottery, thank you, now it’s a one-stop for me, all the info i ever need is here. Your site is like the Wikipedia-Food Edition!
Cheers : )
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Rasa Malaysia replied:
Thanks Jessie. Glad you like my site.
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