This is a story of how a simple craving for gula apong sparked the creation of a million-ringgit empire called Mokti’s. The woman pioneering this sweet and decadent phenomenon sweeping Malaysia and ...

PETALING JAYA: Eight years ago, Saiful Firdaus Sulaiman quit his job as a hotel chef and banked on selling gula apong – a little-­known sweetener made by river communities in Sarawak – to the ...

Here Is How To Make Apong (Fermented Rice Beer) From Assam: 1. First, roast rice over an open fire and mix it with over 20 foraged herbs, native to Assam. 2. Pack that mix into bamboo baskets and ...

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir PUTRAJAYA (Bernama) – During her two-year stay in Bintulu, Sarawak, Perlis-born Siti Fatimah Adnan became a firm fan of aiskrim gula apong, a hugely popular dessert in the Land ...

Interestingly, both Zamuco and Vicente hail from Pangasinan: Zamuco, a son of Aguilar town, and Apong Maria, who was born in Urdaneta City on July 3, 1901.

The result is decadent and refreshing, where the subtle sweetness of gula apong perfectly complements the smooth, velvety ice cream. Learn more about Mokti’s on Facebook and Instagram.

BOOK EXCERPT Assam: How tribal communities brew apong, their drink, reveals a lot about gender and tradition An excerpt from a new collection of writing and visual art by women from North East India.

To promote the cultural heritage of Arunachal Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched the locally crafted rice wine, ‘Adi Apong,’ in Pasighat on Sunday. This traditional wine ...

Historically, gula apong was reserved for traditional native treats. Today, it’s found as an ingredient in ice cream, dessert toppings, cakes and as a natural sweetener in handcrafted beverages.