Tepak Sirih Silver Ornamental Container

Malaysia’s former Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah ibni Al-Muarhum Sultan Badlishah and his wife presented this gift to then-President Tony Tan Keng Yam during their State Visit to Singapore from May 19 to 21, 2014.

^{Dimensions: 31 × 17 × 15 cm}

This traditional container set organises the ingredients for preparing betel quids. The offering of betel quids has long been an important gesture of hospitality across Southeast Asia, marking the formal opening of ceremonies, weddings, and diplomatic exchanges.

The containers typically hold ingredients such as gambier, areca nut, and cloves, with the smallest container reserved for slaked lime. This set also includes a gobek (mortar) and alu (pestle), used to pound the areca nut and other ingredients for those who prefer a softer chew.