| Azlan Othman |
THE biennial Crown Prince Creative, Innovative Product and Technological Advancement (CIPTA) Award continues to unearth local talents in a big way, recognising innovations that contribute to national economic development.
Haji Weston bin Sulaiman is one such genius whose ‘Revolving Griller’ to cook Brunei’s favourite dish Lemang or glutinous rice won praise from His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), during the Crown Prince CIPTA Award 2017 ceremony held at Tarindak D’Seni in the capital yesterday.
“Marvelous idea,” commended His Royal Highness, seeing the highly innovative ‘Revolving Griller’ developed by Haji Weston, the only winner in the Creating New Product, Process or Technology category of the contest who walked away with a $2,000 cash prize, a trophy and a certificate.
The novel way to cook local favourite Lemang, a popular Hari Raya celebration dish, captured the heart of judges and attendees of the award ceremony alike.
Talking to the Bulletin yesterday on behalf of Haji Weston was his uncle Ali bin Osman who shared that the idea of making the griller came about when he observed street vendors manually revolving the Lemang.
His Royal Highness Prince (Dr) Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, and Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) during the award ceremony yesterday
His Royal Highness being briefed by Haji Weston bin Sulaiman about the Revolving Griller. – PHOTOS: AZROL AZMI
“He (Haji Weston) wanted to prepare a tastier Lemang. The problem with traditional cooking is the likelihood of uneven heat transmitted to the item unless fully attended.
“In the revolving griller, the heat applied to the cooked item is evenly distributed as the food is kept on the move mounted on revolving sprockets.
“Other items can also be cooked with this griller including chicken, satay and egg. Solar panel is used to recharge the battery while electric car battery can also be used for the griller,” added Ali who accompanied Haji Weston to the stage to receive the award.
“It is up to him to decide whether to commerciliase the invention or just use it for his household use. Currently, the equipment is just a low-tech, conventional innovation. The griller is also mobile and ideal for family outings,” Ali said.
The post Kudos to Lemang Griller appeared first on Borneo Bulletin Online.