Thank you for taking the time to read Gaya Travel Magazine Issue 9.5. In this issue, together with Tourism Malaysia, we attempt to provide a smattering of information relating to Malaysian cuisine (page 136-155). Malaysia has a rich array of culinary offerings drawn from the country’s co-existing multi-cultural population. The much loved Malaysian comfort food like nasi lemak, roti canai, dchar kway teow, satay and rojak are products of influences from the Malay archipelago, China, India, the Middle East and even Europe. The multitude of Malaysian dishes reflect that Malaysia is culturally diverse, comprising citizens who are willing to consume and appreciate other people’s food. For non-Malaysian travellers who want to know what it is like to be Malaysian, simply savour Malaysia’s comfort dishes by heading straight to the nearest local eatery, easpecially in conjunction with the Fabulous Food 1Malaysia Festival from October until December 2014 – much like love, the way to know Malaysia is through the stomach. Selamat menjamu selera (bon appetit)!  – Jeremy Khalil (Editor).