TWO of Malaysia’s most distinguished homegrown brands, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia Airlines, have come together in a culinary collaboration to showcase the richness of Malaysian heritage cuisine at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in celebrating the country’s culinary legacy, uniting both brands as strategic partners of Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) with a shared vision to position Malaysia as a world-class gastronomic and lifestyle tourism destination. By presenting authentic heritage cuisine at one of the country’s most important international gateways, the collaboration aims to inspire global travellers to explore Malaysia through its diverse food culture.
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur was recently acknowledged by the Department of National Heritage as Malaysia’s first five-star Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Hotel.
Bringing its culinary expertise and cultural stewardship, the hotel will work hand-in-hand with the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounges culinary team to present a curated showcase of authentic Malaysian heritage dishes.
The Malaysian Heritage Cuisine experience will be featured at the Golden Lounges—Platinum Lounge, Satellite Lounge, Regional Lounge and Domestic Lounge—during Malaysia’s most celebrated festive seasons: Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas, as well as the Merdeka month, offering guests an elegant and immersive introduction to Malaysia’s diverse cultural flavours.
“This collaboration is a celebration of Malaysia, its stories, traditions and flavours.
“Being recognised as the first 5-star Malaysian Heritage Cuisine Hotel is an honour we deeply cherish. Partnering with Malaysia Airlines allows us to bring our culinary heritage beyond the hotel and into an international gateway, offering travellers a refined yet authentic taste of Malaysia,” said Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur general manager Daniel Kaeflein.
Malaysia Aviation Group group chief transformation and customer experience officer Ong Min Hui said, “As part of VM2026, our collaboration with Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur celebrates the very essence of Malaysian hospitality and the richness of our culinary heritage. By bringing authentic heritage cuisine to our Golden Lounges, we offer our guests a taste of Malaysia that is elevated, soulful and deeply rooted in tradition.
“Whether at lounges or on board our flights, we want to ensure every moment of their journey is a welcoming, memorable experience that reflects the warmth and culture of Malaysia.”
In conjunction with VM2026, this collaboration serves as a strategic platform to inspire global travellers while setting a new benchmark for how national identity can be elegantly expressed through premium travel and dining experiences.
