Malaysia hackles rise as Singapore defends UN bid for street food honour
Singapore is home to many open-air food courts where hawkers serve dishes such as satay, chicken rice and noodles at relatively cheap prices, much like Malaysia. – EPA pic, March 28, 2019.
SINGAPORE today defended nominating its street food for UN recognition as a bid to “safeguard” local culture after the move sparked a cross-border culinary clash with Malaysia. The city-state is home to many open-air food courts where hawkers serve dishes such as chicken rice, noodles and satay at relatively cheap prices.
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