The Early Promise of Penang Pepper
by
Dato' Dr. Ooi Kee Beng
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Treasures that Tickle Taste Buds and Save Lives
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Comparable to gold and gems, spices were among the most valued items of trade in ancient and medieval times.1 The ancient Egyptians used spices for food-flavour...
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Nothing Says “Malaysia” Like Nasi Lemak Does
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Nasi lemak is irrefutably Malaysia’s national dish. And that’s not because Wikipedia says so.A few years ago, I was travelling to London to attend...
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