Sarawak’s ‘pansuh’ gets a passport after Miri chef wins World Tapas Championship spot (opens original article in a new tab)

Chef Kenny Gan will represent Malaysia at the World Tapas Championship after winning the national competition, while Ellyrius Sukimin took second place with a sago grub dish. Miri hosted the Watcefs event for the first time, attracting international participants and promoting cultural exchange.

• Chef Kenny Gan Wei Kiat won the World National Tapas Competition to represent Malaysia at the World Tapas Championship in Spain
• Ellyrius Sukimin secured runner-up with a dish featuring sago grub as a tapas
• Miri hosted the Watcefs event for the first time, aiming to boost the city's international exposure
• The event included 55 competitors, 100 exhibitors, and 3,000 visitors from multiple countries