Zulhan Othman

Malaysian gastronomic products: Analysis on western tourists level of consumption and experiences based on gender and age

This study investigates the levels of consumption and experiences of western tourists toward Malaysian gastronomic products based on their gender and age. A series of statistical analyses (independent sample t-test and One-Way ANOVA) looking at the differences on gender and age group were therefore employed. Results revealed that, despite no significant differences, both males and females of western tourists consumed a lot of Malaysian food and beverage during their vacation. Similar goes the young and middle age groups. The high levels of consumption and experiences among these groups have given limelight to the related authorities in planning and promoting the Malaysian gastronomic products to the right target market, as they are seen to have a huge potential in boosting the local economy.

Food and Malaysian climbers at high altitudes

The suitability of food taking besides others provisions is one of the vital elements to be considered for the high altitude mountain climbers to combat with the common symptoms of physiological changes like Acute Mountain Sickness, nauseous, breathing difficulties including appetite suppression and reduction of taste. This paper report the experiences of 2007 Malaysian Everest expedition teams with regard to the types of food consumed particularly during the last phase of the expedition before conquering the peak of the mountain.