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Fried Kway Teow
Harmonious Living
The slogan, Malaysia Truly Asia captures the essence of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic, multi-cultural
and multi-lingual community. Places of worship
lie in juxtaposition to each other, highlighting
the peaceful coexistence of various races and
religions living together. The residents are humble beings with a tolerant and kindred spirit, and
are highly respectable towards another’s racial
and religion background. Malays take up a large
proportion of the social structure followed by
the Chinese, Indians and the aborigines such as
Iban, Kadazan, Peranakan and Eurasian. Despite
the major developmental changes through the
decades, the cultural practices and traditions of
these ethnic groups still remain deeply rooted
in their veins. Many still observe traditional rituals that have been imparted for centuries. At the
same time, the assimilation of other cultures
has resulted in a kaleidoscope of languages and
customs entrenched within people of another
race. It will be an intriguing sight for travellers
to see a Chinese donning a Baju Kurung (Malay
dress) or an Indian speaking in Chinese Hokkien
dialect. Like Singapore, the streets of Malaysia
often portray sights of religious traditions in
company with modern technological advances.
As you weave through megastructures that
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line the city streets, monumental structures amalgamation of spices and pungent roots with
and landmarks such as temples, mosques and conventional Chinese ingredients, the Peranakan menu is worth exploring. You must not miss
churches are still preserved in situ.
out on the ethnic Borneo cuisine – encompassing ingenious dishes that are meticulously conceived by the Sabah and Sarawak natives. DrawCuisines
A cultural melting pot, Malaysia has an affluent ing on its abundance of wild plants, herbs and
spread of cuisines originating from its multi-eth- fruits from the thicket of herbage, it is an intricate
nic communities. The vast diversity of dishes that stroke of genius on the part of these inhabitants
Malaysia has to offer has rendered it a foodie’s to create these culinary delights. The manifeshaven, ranging from Malay, Chinese, Peranakan tation of freshwater fish in the meandering rivand Eurasian cuisines to dishes that are endemic ers and marine life along the coastlines allows
to the Borneo community. In traditional Malay these indigenous groups to whip up delectably
fare, coconut milk and an assortment of spices fresh and fragrant seafood. Some of their betterare used extensively in the preparation of food. known dishes include Jaruk (wild boar or fish
Those with a fiery palate can delight in the volu- cooked with rice in bamboo shoots) and Hinava
minous spicy selection of Malay dishes. Chinese (fermented dish of fish, ginger, shallots, chillies
cuisine differs with respect to the various ethnic cooked in lime juice).
groups, but it retains its distinctiveness from
the use of local ingredients and cooking styles.
Where to Eat?
When in Malaysia, be sure to have a taste of their
If you and your family are stopping by Johor
variety of stir-fried, deep-fried- steamed, sauBahru for a trip to Legoland Malaysia, consider
téed and soup-based menu. The most revered
satiating your hunger afterwards at Qing Palace
dishes include Wanton Mee (egg noodles), Char
Chinese Restaurant – which has been voted one
Kway Teow (fried noodles) and the Penang Asof the Best Restaurants in Malaysia by Malaysia
sam Laksa (fish mackerel noodles), just to name
Tatler for 15 consecutive years to date (1999a few. If you fancy a fusion of both Chinese and
2013). The award-winning diner is illuminated by
Malay cooking styles – featuring the perfect
warm lights complemented by opulent interiors
Legoland Malaysia
that resemble the grandeur of an ancient imperial dining hall where the walls of the interior are
adorned with authentic Oriental antique furnishing, paintings, carvings and even silk lanterns.
Luxuriate in their in-house favourites such as the
Szechuan Hot and Sour Soup and tea Smoked
Duck while topping off the meal with a hearty
dose of Oni (yam puree) and Mua Ji (peanut
balls). Further up north in Melaka, reminiscence
in the quaint setting of Restoran Nancy’s Kitchen
in the heart of Jonker Street and gratify your
taste buds with authentic servings of traditional Peranakan dishes. It will be a real pity if you
were to give the highly-rated Nyonya kuehs a
miss Having been recognised as having the Best
Street Food in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004,
Penang is indisputably the food capital of Malaysia. Do not be fooled by the humble appearance
of the street enclave as many have vouched that
the food here is exceptional at astonishingly low
prices. The prominent dishes that have been
raved about by many include the Curry Noodles,
Wanton Noodles and the Hokkien-style Fried
Noodles, all at an affordable price. The smoky
heady aroma of the grilled Hainanese Satay will
leave you drooling even at a distance away, and
drawing you close to smoking display of grilled
marinated meat over a charcoal fire. The above-
Flea Market
mentioned eateries are just few of the many ers, fragrances and other synonymous objects.
places that are worthy of mention around the ABC markets – where ABC stands for Arts, Bric-afood paradise of Malaysia.
Brac and Crafts, primarily showcases a collection
of Malaysian arts and crafts as well as household
items every Sunday from 10am till 6pm at Plaza
Flea Markets
Mont’Kiara. Within the vicinity of the affluent
Those with a fetish for antiques and knickknacks,
residential suburb of Bangsar lies Bangsar Baru
the flea market is the place for you. Take a step
Pasar Malam which is held every Sunday night
back from the plush opulence of high-end boufeaturing a vast lineup of fresh food to electritiques and megamalls when in Selangor, and
cal gadgets. This market is the optimal place to
pay a visit to Amcorp Mall which hosts the best
get your fresh produce, from locally produced to
flea market in Malaysia. If you want to own a
imported fruits and vegetables. Get rid of your
piece of history, this is the place to go during the
hunger pangs by treating yourself to their local
weekend for antique troves. Delve into counters
delicacies such as Assam Laksa and Char Kway
upon counters of old records, collectibles, old
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and new toys and even homemade food. Aficionados of traditional textiles can take an evening
jaunt along Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman for a Premier Shopping Experience
vibrant display of factory clothes, silks, traditional Be a part of Kuala Lumpur’s modish and conMalay clothing such as Baju Kurung (loose dress- temporary shopping experience in 2014 with
es) and Baju Kebaya (blouses) as well as local the emergence of new malls. Young urbanites
snacks. A popular spot among expatriates is the can relish at Fahrenheit 88, the city’s newest
Mont Kiara Markets in Kuala Lumpur, consisting and most iconic addition to the shopping disof two markets residing towards the northwest trict. It is home to over 250 retail stores spanof the city centre – the Fiesta Night and ABC ning over seven floors of shopping space. If you
(Sunday Markets) targets the upper middle class desire for an all-inclusive shopping experience,
and high-end shoppers. In Fiesta Night, hun- saunter around the locality of LOT 10. Beneath
dreds of stalls take to the stage on Thursday eve- the façade of a typical shopping mall, the fadnings to sell a massive array of food, fruits, flow- dish basement-level food court hosts a collec139 Weekendin