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Banana leaf rice

Banana leaf rice

MALAYSIANA Banana leaf rice is Indian in origin and its finger-licking goodness is loved by all communities in Malaysia.
Going green in Malaysia

Going green in Malaysia

MALAYSIANA Vegetarians will love Malaysia as they have easy access to a variety of cuisines from the different cultures that understand and welcome the vegetarian diet.
Pasar Malam

Pasar Malam

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Judging by the popularity of the Malaysian night market or pasar malam, it’s safe to say that this form of trading is here to stay despite the surge of shopping malls in the country.
Mamak stalls are here to stay

Mamak stalls are here to stay

MALAYSIANA They have been part and parcel of the local food scene for a long time but ask people how they came to be and chances are most will not know.
Facelift for mobile food

Facelift for mobile food

MALAYSIANA The mobile food business is no longer the domain of the rotiman on two wheels because innovative youngsters have brought it up a notch with new ideas.
Nasi lemak, our ‘national dish’

Nasi lemak, our ‘national dish’

MALAYSIANA Does Malaysia have a national dish? No authority or national agency has yet come forward to set things in stone, but by default, that honour would have to go to nasi lemak.
Malaysia Boleh!

Malaysia Boleh!

MALAYSIANA If you’re at a sporting event in which Malaysia is represented, don’t be surprised if you hear the cries of “Malaysia Boleh!” from a section of the crowd.
Malaysian time

Malaysian time

MALAYSIANA If it’s noon in London it must be 8pm in Kuala Lumpur. Yes, to the world Malaysian time is GMT +0800… but to locals and seasoned visitors, “Malaysian time” takes on a whole different meaning.
Food, glorious Malaysian food

Food, glorious Malaysian food

DISCOVER MALAYSIA Malaysian food: there are just no limits to that term.
What-lah is this all about?

What-lah is this all about?

MALAYSIANA When you speak to a Malaysian you will notice the suffix “lah” frequently occurs in conversation. What’s all this, then?