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Nasi lemak, roti canai and teh tarik are the three signature foods most closely associated with Malaysia's shared breakfast culture.
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Nasi lemak, roti canai and teh tarik are the three signature foods most closely associated with Malaysia's shared breakfast culture.
The UNESCO-recognized breakfast tradition centers on everyday multicultural gathering in kopitiams, restaurants, markets and street stalls rather than a single ceremonial dish.
UNESCO inscribed Malaysia's breakfast culture on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2024.