How chilli binds a diverse nation together

From humble home kitchens to five-star restaurants, this powerful spice unites Malaysia’s multiethnic communities through a shared, fiery national identity.

Claire Chan is an undergraduate at the University of Hong Kong, and an intern at FMT.

Written & presented by: Claire Chan
Shot by: Afizi Ismail, Andrea Edmonds,Fauzi Yunus & Hizami Safri
Edited by: Andrea Edmonds

Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/01/24/the-spicy-thread-how-chilli-binds-a-diverse-nation-together

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