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 Free Malaysia Today is an independent, bi-lingual news portal with a focus on Malaysian current affairs. Subscribe to our channel - http://bit.ly/2Qo08ry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Check us out at https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com Follow FMT on Facebook: https://bit.ly/49JJoo5 Follow FMT on Dailymotion: https://bit.ly/2WGITHM Follow FMT on X: https://bit.ly/48zARSW Follow FMT on Instagram: https://bit.ly/48Cq76h Follow FMT on TikTok : https://bit.ly/3uKuQFp Follow FMT Berita on TikTok: https://bit.ly/48vpnQG Follow FMT Telegram - https://bit.ly/42VyzMX Follow FMT LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/42YytEb Follow FMT Lifestyle on Instagram: https://bit.ly/42WrsUj Follow FMT on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/49GMbxW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Download FMT News App: Google Play – http://bit.ly/2YSuV46 App Store – https://apple.co/2HNH7gZ Huawei AppGallery - https://bit.ly/2D2OpNP #FMTLifestyle