Sarawak "Kek Lapis' enters Malaysia Book of Records

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Sarawak Kek Lapis Enters Malaysia Book Of Records
KUCHING, July 26 (Bernama) -- A kek lapis (layer cake) measuring 14 metres has been acknowledged by the Malaysian Book of Records as the longest cake of its kind in the country.It was made as part of the celebration to commemorate the Sarawak's 45th anniversary of development in Malaysia.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud inspected the completed cake at the Kuching Waterfront here Saturday before the record was endorsed by Yap Chee Kong of the Malaysian Book of Records.

Sarawak Assistant Bumiputera Entrepreneur Development Minister Naroden Majais said the cake was the creative efforts of five local bakeries - Resipi Warisan, Mariam Cakes, Rabiah Amit Enterprise, Ambrosia de Cake and S.A Enterprise.

"The cake took eight days to make and was completed by 20 bakers on Friday at the cost of RM10,000," he said when launching the Entrepreneur Movement programme here today.

The cake is made up of various layers in yellow, red and black - the colours of the state flag.It was cut and sold at RM20 per piece with the proceeds going to charity.At the function a teh tarik made by Taib fetched RM500 and the money was also raised for charity.-- BERNAMA

Producing the longest 'kek lapis' in Malaysia

KUCHING: Sarawak bakers turned out longest 'kek lapis' or layered cake in the nation according to the Malaysia Book of Records(MBR). More than 20 skilled and semi-skilled bakers took eight days-July 18 to 25 - to bake the 14-metre long 'kek lapis' measuring 0.19 metres wide and 0.40 metres high. The layered cake,worth approximately RM 16,000,was produced in conjunction with the celebration of the 45 years of Sarawak's independence in Malaysia. The longest layered cake was made from 5,200 eggs,170kg flour,100kg butter,336 tins condensed milk,21kg fruits jam and 170kg sugar.Other ingredients were chocolate powder,cooking chocolate and chocolate chips. Divided into 1,570 pieces, they were open for sale at RM20 each. The collected amount will be channelled to three charitable organisations including the Sarawak Orphans Welfare Association(Peryatim), Rumah Seri Kenangan and an old folks home in Sri Aman. The bakers came from five established layered cake entrepreneurs here namely Resipi Warisan, Mariam Cakes, Rabiah Amit Enterprise, Ambrosia de Cake and S.A Enterprise. Maestro Swiss Trading Sdn Bhd, the dealer for products such as Vico, Vochelle and Darry's was the main sponsor of the event. Chief Minister Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud officially 'launched' the longest layered cake during a simple caremony held at the Kuching Waterfront here yesterday. Taib received a certificate for the feat from MBR official Yap Chee Kong. Among those present were Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan and Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Department (Bumiputera Entrepreneur Development) Mohd Naroden Majais and Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister's Department (Human Resource and Training) Datin Fatimah Abdullah. -July 26(The Sunday Post-BORNEO POST)

RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

Come to join us at our Rainforest World Music Festival 2008 FREE preview at:
8th July 2008Venue: Amphitheater KuchingTime: 7pm until 9pm 9th July 2008Venue: The SpringTime: 7pm Until 9pm 9th July 2008Venue: Boulevard Shopping Mall, KuchingTime: 7pm until 9pm

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that bringstogether on the same stage renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo. Its formula of afternoon informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by eveningperformances on the main stage has proven to be a hit with the audience, who come from near and far. The festival site also sets up a variety of food and drink stalls, an arts and crafts area as well as a counter for festival memorabilia, Sarawak souvenirs and CDs by the performing artists, all this contributing to a fun filled, wholesome festival experience. World Music plus a country fair atmosphere in the midst of lush greenery. The Rainforest World Music Festival, a not-to-be-missed occasion, guarantees a smashing time in the heart of the Borneo Jungle ! (scv)

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE FOR RWMF 2008

FRIDAY
THEATRE IBAN LONGHOUSE DEWAN LAGENDA 2.00 – 2.45 pmFiddling A RoundBowed Instruments 2.00 – 2.45 pm Accordion to WhomAccordions around the world 2.00 – 2.45 pmNot Your Average Instrument 3.15– 4.00 pm Tal OrderDrums of South Asia 3.15 – 4.00 pm Heavy MetalMelodic Metal Instruments 3.15 – 4.00 pmString Things 4.30 – 5.15 pmHarpers Bazaar Harps meet the harp -lute 4.30 – 5.15 pmFusion ReactorsFusing musical cultures 4.30 – 5.15 pmGong DrummingMalaysian gongs meet world drums

SATURDAY
THEATRE IBAN LONGHOUSE DEWAN LAGENDA 2.00 – 2.45 pm.Great Reeding Bagpipes to sax, and in between 2.00 – 2.45 pm.New Ulu New Directions for Boat lutes 2.00 – 2.45 pm African Voice, African RootsSongs from Africa and the African Diaspora 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Musical Theatricks 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Framed Lizards Pyrotechnics on frame drums and tambourines 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Nxt Gen The next generation of Sarawakian World Music 4.30 – 5.15 pm. Alap or twoThe high art of imrpovisation 4.30 – 5.15 pm. Where can I plug in? Many voices of the electric guitar 4.30 – 5.15 pm. Djembe WorldThe African drum that conquered the world

SUNDAY
THEATRE IBAN LONGHOUSE DEWAN LAGENDA 2.00 – 2.45 pm. Oudly Enough Variations of the ancient oud / lute 2.00 – 2.45 pm. Women’s Voices 2.00 – 2.45 pmAcoustic Guitar Heroes 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Magical Bamboo 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Tickling the IvoriesWorldly Piano 3.15 – 4.00 pm. Mixing it Mixing instruments and cultures 4.30 – 5.15 pm. Drum Dance When Drummers and Dancers meet 4.30 – 5.15 pm.Voice of our People An acapella choir from around the world 4.30 – 5.15 pm. Hot Air Flutes and stylings from many cultures

RWMF - EVENING PROGRAMS 2008

FRIDAY
Time Stage 1 Stage 2 7.15 - 8:00 SENIDA (Sarawak) 8:00 - 8:30 AKASHA (Malaysia) 8:30 - 9:15 CHOLO VALDERAMMA (Colombia) 9:15 - 9:45 NEW ROPE STRING BAND (United Kingdom) 9:45 - 10:30 FADOMORSE (Portugal) 10:30 - 11:15 ADEL SALAMEH (Palestine) 11:15 - 12:00 PINIKPIKAN (Philippines)

SATURDAY
Time Stage 1 Stage 2 7:30 - 8:00 KANI’D (Sarawak, Malaysia) 8:00 - 8:30 TUKU KAME (Sarawak) 8:30 - 9:15 BELTAINE (Poland) 9:15 - 10:00 ADEL SALAMEH (Palestine) 10:00 - 10:45 YAKANDE (Gambia/Guinea) 10:45 - 11:15 HIROSHI MOTOFUJI (Japan) 11:15 - 12:00 SHELDON BLACKMAN (Trinidad & Tobago)

SUNDAY
Time Stage 1 Stage 2 7:30 - 8:00 NEW ROPE STRING BAND (United Kingdom) 8:00 - 8:30 ORCHESTRA ANAK JATI BISAYA (Sarawak) 8:30 - 9:00 HIROSHI MOTOFUJI (Japan) 9:00 - 9:45 OIKYOTAAN (India) 9:45 - 10:30 ROSS DALY (Greece) 10:30 - 11:15 KASAI MASAI (Congo/UK) 11:15 - 12:00 FINALE

All sales for the 3-day tickets, both online and at all Visitors’ Information Centre counter’s has stopped from June 30, 2008. Kindly note that with immediate effect only daily tickets are available online and at the counters. For more info, please contact our Visitor Information Centre Kuching at +60 (0)82 410944