Tanjungpinang, Nov. 30 -- The Riau Islands Provincial Government organized the 2025 Malay Food Festival at Laman Gurindam XII Tugu Sirih in Tanjungpinang to promote traditional Malay cuisine to residents and visitors.

The festival opened with a visit by the Chair of the Riau Islands Family Welfare Movement (PKK), Dewi Kumalasari Ansar.

She emphasized that Malay cuisine is more than just flavor, describing it as a reflection of the identity and culture of the Malay community in the province.

Dewi expressed appreciation for the event, which she hopes will introduce the richness of local culinary traditions to younger generations as well as national and international tourists.

She also expressed hope that Malay cuisine will continue to g...