Yoska de Jong, Malaysia Airlines
Ever since he was young, Yoska de Jong had always wanted to fly. “It started out with a general interest in airplanes, then turned into a dream I decided to pursue.” Today, he’s flying passengers from Kuala Lumpur to destinations like London, Tokyo and Amsterdam.
What food reminds you of home when you’re away?
Nasi lemak is a uniquely Malaysian dish; you only get the best ones in Malaysia. I also miss mamak food like mee goreng mamak and roti canai.
Do you have a favourite in-flight meal?
I really like our signature satay. It has always been unique to the airline, and I have still not found any other satay that tastes as good as the ones they serve on board—our peanut sauce is amazing. We also have good chee cheong fun on our domestic flights.
What is the one Malaysian food you often tell people about abroad?
Nasi lemak, of course! And that super long roti tisu from Original Penang Kayu Nasi Kandar.
What are the restaurants or cafés that you frequent when you're home?
I don't eat out too often, and if I do, there is nowhere specific. Home-cooked meals are the best, especially mum’s nasi Arab and prawn mee.
But I do like going to Thursdvys in Taman Tun Dr Ismail for a coffee fix, and Jaslyn Cakes in Mont Kiara for cakes and pastry.
If you were to pack Malaysian snacks in your luggage, what would they be?
Interesting question. It'd probably be Mamee Monster, Twisties, or Gardenia bread.
Hannah Tham, AirAsia
