KUCHING – Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Haji Wan Junaidi bin Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Hajah Fauziah binti Mohd Sanusi, visited Old Rex Cucur Udang Cafe along Jalan Nanas in Kuching for breakfast on Friday morning, 9 October.
The couple enjoyed a selection of local dishes at the cafe, including fried noodles, Javanese noodles and wet popia, according to information shared about their visit. The breakfast outing offered an opportunity to sample familiar food choices at a local establishment in the state capital.
Their visit brought the governor and Toh Puan to a neighbourhood dining spot frequented by people seeking traditional Malaysian fare. Local cafes and eateries remain an important part of Kuching’s food scene, offering a range of dishes that reflect the city’s diverse culinary influences.
Fried noodles are a popular choice at Malaysian eateries, with different preparations and ingredients varying between establishments. Javanese noodles, meanwhile, reflect culinary influences associated with Javanese cooking, while wet popia is a fresh spring roll commonly filled with vegetables and served with accompanying sauces.
The dishes enjoyed by the couple represented a selection of everyday food options available at local cafes. However, no further details were provided about their specific orders, the duration of the visit or whether they had visited the establishment previously.
Before leaving the cafe to return home, Tun Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah stopped to pose for photographs with visitors who approached them. Those present took the opportunity to capture photographs with the couple as a memento of the encounter.
The brief interaction added a personal element to the breakfast outing, allowing members of the public at the cafe to meet the couple in an informal setting. No details were provided about the number of visitors who took photographs or the length of time spent interacting with them.
The visit also placed a local Kuching eatery in the spotlight through the couple’s choice of breakfast venue. Such visits can offer a glimpse into the everyday dining options available in the state capital, where traditional dishes continue to feature prominently in the local food culture.
Tun Wan Junaidi and Toh Puan Fauziah subsequently departed the cafe after breakfast and the photo opportunities with visitors. No official announcements or further engagements were reported in connection with the outing. – Sarawak Daily
