FAVSTYLE Essentials

Launching gimmick marks official opening of Sabah Fest 2026  Officials came together for the symbolic launching gimmick to mark the official opening of Sabah Fest 2026, held along Gaya Street. Pictured from centre: The Honourable Datuk Jafry Bin Hj. Ariffin, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Environment Sabah; The Honourable Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister of Sabah & Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board (left); Madam Rimi Repin, Deputy Permanent Secretary I of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Environment Sabah, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Environment Sabah (further left); Mr. Robert Lipon, Deputy Director General (Operations) of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK), representing the Mayor of DBKK (right); Datin Cleopatra Asing, Deputy Permanent Secretary II of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Environment Sabah (further right); Mr. Chong Wai Kit, Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts &...

  In a world where conscious living is becoming the new definition of luxury, Value Food is transforming the way we experience dining, value and sustainability. Founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2024, Value Food was created with a beautifully simple purpose: to rescue quality surplus food from hotels, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, supermarkets and food retailers, and give it a second life at exceptional value. Its philosophy is elegantly clear: SAVE GOOD FOOD. SAVE MONEY. SAVE THE EARTH. Through the Value Food app, diners can discover delicious surplus food, reserve and pay conveniently, then collect their orders directly from participating outlets. It is a modern approach to conscious consumption, where great food meets great value. THE SURPRISE BAG One of Value Food’s most delightful experiences is the Value Food Bag , a curated surprise filled with quality food that might otherwise go unsold. From freshly baked pastries and breads to prepared meals and other culinary treasures, each b...

There is a certain elegance in a dining experience that tells a story. At Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu , that story unfolds through Citarasa Malaysia , an evocative celebration of the flavors, traditions and cultural richness that define Malaysia. Book Here Presented at Latest Recipe , the Citarasa Malaysia Weekend Dinner Buffet takes diners on a sophisticated culinary journey across the nation, bringing together regional specialties, cherished flavors and distinctive culinary traditions within the contemporary setting of one of Kota Kinabalu’s leading international hotels. Taking place throughout August and September 2026 , the experience is especially meaningful as Malaysia celebrates Sabah Day, National Day on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September . Rather than presenting a conventional buffet with the same selection each weekend, Citarasa Malaysia introduces eight specially curated menu rotations , allowing the culinary experience to evolve throughout the promotion. It is an inv...