KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Malaysia is starting a food fight.
Laksa, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab and bak kut teh are all Malaysian dishes, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen declared.
On Wednesday, Dr Ng accused other countries of “hijacking” local dishes such as laksa and nasi lemak, and said it was high time that Malaysia claimed them as Malaysian.
“We cannot continue to let other countries hijack our food,” she said, without naming the countries.
“Chilli crab is Malaysian. Hainanese chicken rice is Malaysian. We have to lay claim to our food,” the minister said after she launched the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival.
But some food critics disagreed, saying that it would not be possible for a country to claim ownership over the dishes.
Celebrity chef Rohani Jelani said that food in general is not politically divided.
As people move from one country to another, they also take with them the recipes of their favourite food.
“I think it is difficult to claim ownership or to say exactly what food originated from where. This is because there are no boundaries when it comes to food,” she told The Straits Times.
Singapore food celebrity K.F. Seetoh agreed that it would be impossible for anyone to claim ownership over food, even if a certain dish is easily available at a certain place.
“It is better to lay claim by association,” he suggested.
“For example, burgers are not from America, but they are associated with America,” said Seetoh, who hosts popular TV show Makansutra on the Asian Food Channel.
Dr Ng said that her ministry was identifying the popular dishes, which are also available in neighbouring countries, and would declare them as Malaysian in the next three months.
“We have identified laksa... all types of laksa, nasi lemak and bak kut teh,” The Star newspaper quoted her as saying.
But she did not say how her ministry would label the dishes as Malaysian.
The Tourism Minister's announcement came as Malaysia and Indonesia were working hard to resolve a dispute alleging that Malaysia “stole” Indonesian culture such as batik and claimed it as its own. — The Straits Times
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written by Cookie, September 18, 2009
written by Cookie, September 18, 2009
I agree with Yen Yen. And I would add "belacan" and "durian" to the list.
Anybody have any more? Oh, don't forget ikan bakar and roti bakar!!!
And whilst you're at it, do you think Yen Yen really bakar and sizzle???
Anybody have any more? Oh, don't forget ikan bakar and roti bakar!!!
And whilst you're at it, do you think Yen Yen really bakar and sizzle???
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written by chen hsiung, September 18, 2009
written by chen hsiung, September 18, 2009
pea brain politician
worry for the future of malaysia
if thats what they are good for
history will tell us that spore and malysia had a common culture and heritage
worry for the future of malaysia
if thats what they are good for
history will tell us that spore and malysia had a common culture and heritage
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written by Arul Inthirarajah, September 18, 2009
written by Arul Inthirarajah, September 18, 2009
Are we really using taxpayer's funds to pay a Minister to engage in all this nonsense ? Does she not have better things to do ?
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written by not-so-innocent, September 18, 2009
written by not-so-innocent, September 18, 2009
we have controversies with batik, song, dance, etc with other countries. now, are we looking for more?
why politicised everything? kurang bijak!
why politicised everything? kurang bijak!
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written by Kane, September 18, 2009
written by Kane, September 18, 2009
This is kind of like the Japan sushi standard fiasco several years ago where japan puts a strict standard on all sushi in the world. Stupid idea. How to enforce? Who wants to enforce it? Are we goin to make a new gov agency for it? Waste of money and man hours.
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written by change28, September 18, 2009
written by change28, September 18, 2009
I hope it is just the silly season!
Malaysian ministers can find little useful to do,so they indulge in silly and stupid endeavours like this.
More likely explanation is that these ministers have no idea what they are supposed to do as ministers in the first place.
Malaysian ministers can find little useful to do,so they indulge in silly and stupid endeavours like this.
More likely explanation is that these ministers have no idea what they are supposed to do as ministers in the first place.
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written by yuth, September 18, 2009
written by yuth, September 18, 2009
Is there a stupidity competition between the government ministries recently that I did not know about?
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written by Matteo, September 18, 2009
written by Matteo, September 18, 2009
Hell the minister should be doing something about our toilets- they stink!
People will associate them with us!
People will associate them with us!
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written by faizal, September 18, 2009
written by faizal, September 18, 2009
this ng yen yen tiada kerja lain ke? so free do silly things.
ng yen yen as tourism minister lebih baik clean up malaysia to improve malaysia image.
ng yen yen as tourism minister lebih baik clean up malaysia to improve malaysia image.
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written by James Loh, September 18, 2009
written by James Loh, September 18, 2009
Laksa, Nasi Lemak, and Hainanese Chicken Rice does not belong to any race or country. If Dr. Ng shouldn't to too arrogant to claim the food belong to us. Similarly, Singapore should not claim it as their food too. Actually, it belongs to both country and Indonesia too. We can get nasi lemak at Sumatra, Indonesia and Singapore.
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written by anony, September 18, 2009
written by anony, September 18, 2009
Oh come on ... countries like Singapore has been heavily invested in advertisement promoting food and you just wish to sit and enjoy the flame?
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written by Clear Thinking, September 18, 2009
written by Clear Thinking, September 18, 2009
... what can you expect (from our Ministers)? .... talking nonesense as usual ...
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written by pfui Pfui Yen Yen, September 18, 2009
written by pfui Pfui Yen Yen, September 18, 2009
How can you copyright food? Maybe the westerners will copyright steak, hamburgers and pizzas. India will claim copyright to curry. etc. Silly woman.
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written by Atrocious, September 18, 2009
written by Atrocious, September 18, 2009
Why squabble over food's name and origin?? Dr Ng Yen Yen, better put more effort in pulling more tourists to Msia please rather than playing a 5 year old kid's game of calling names. Main masak-masak kah Menteri-menteri kabinet Najib baru baru ini??
So what if Nasi Lemak, Hainan chicken rice etc etc is Malaysian dishes if not one is willing to risk coming to Msia to taste them, lest after enjoying a plate of delicious Nasi Lemak, they get stabbed by a robber, or chance upon a crowd of people waving bloody cow heads???
So what if Nasi Lemak, Hainan chicken rice etc etc is Malaysian dishes if not one is willing to risk coming to Msia to taste them, lest after enjoying a plate of delicious Nasi Lemak, they get stabbed by a robber, or chance upon a crowd of people waving bloody cow heads???
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written by carol, September 18, 2009
written by carol, September 18, 2009
Who is going to promote bak kut teh ....do we need a special no-halal task force ?
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written by wizard, September 18, 2009
written by wizard, September 18, 2009
Malaysia is having an identity crisis under BN leadsership, we as citizens must push these people out of power, do some soul searching and hopefully in the long run know what is truly being a Malaysian is.
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written by jtan, September 18, 2009
written by jtan, September 18, 2009
Datuk Seri NYY is so KIASU! Either that it's directive from the top. No shame at all. Anybody can cook crabs anyway they want and add chili to the dish and call it 'chili crab'.
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written by concerned_dude, September 18, 2009
written by concerned_dude, September 18, 2009
Oh rite~~ coz no one else but us has thought of cookin crab with chilli... pft~
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written by unnion, September 18, 2009
written by unnion, September 18, 2009
Dear Minister, you do not need to register the copy right for foods. What the ministry need to do is just encourage more people (by giving grant, without count on the colour of the skin) to open their restaurant abroad sell the Malaysian food, with Malaysia brand, irregardless of halal or non halal food. Toast kaya in taiwan become Singapore food because it's operate by a Singaporean. Fish head curry become a Singapore food because selling in a singapore restaurant in Vietnam.
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written by HJ Angus, September 18, 2009
written by HJ Angus, September 18, 2009
Gee, what's next with such hare-brained schemes?
Maybe it's to give budding lawyers practice in writing patents!
We can't enforce basic road traffic rules and now they want more rules on food.
Maybe it's to give budding lawyers practice in writing patents!
We can't enforce basic road traffic rules and now they want more rules on food.
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written by Kentut Panas, September 18, 2009
written by Kentut Panas, September 18, 2009
Maybe you just want to label all 'Non-Indonesian' dishes. Not that its going to stop me from eating. Just a lot of hot air to waste our time and money. Go get a life.
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written by Awareness, September 18, 2009
written by Awareness, September 18, 2009
A minister who has no idea at times of what she does ... really none. Sad ... very sad.
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written by GHTan, September 18, 2009
written by GHTan, September 18, 2009
I guess our Honourable Tourism Minister are quite out of date - Singapore already lay claim on all those food item listed above since 2 decades ago!!!
Ever since I work in China and all over the world since 10 years ago, all those item, most of the foreigners will said IT'S SINGAPORE LOCAL FOOD!!!
Only now you want to lay claim? Come on, aren't you a little bit TOO LATE?!!!
Ever since I work in China and all over the world since 10 years ago, all those item, most of the foreigners will said IT'S SINGAPORE LOCAL FOOD!!!
Only now you want to lay claim? Come on, aren't you a little bit TOO LATE?!!!
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written by yc, September 18, 2009
written by yc, September 18, 2009
Hainanese Chicken Rice sounds like from Hainan Island. If Hainan Island were to do a Mac-sue to stop usl from using the name, Hainanese Chicken rice will not be call Hainanese chicken rice in Malaysia other than in Hainan Island.
Maybe we should call it Tioman Chicken Rice but we will still be sue Hai-Sue for using the same method as cooking Hainanese chicken rice.
Durian anybody. Hopefully those Indon do not duri-sue us.
Maybe we should call it Tioman Chicken Rice but we will still be sue Hai-Sue for using the same method as cooking Hainanese chicken rice.
Durian anybody. Hopefully those Indon do not duri-sue us.
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written by yc, September 18, 2009
written by yc, September 18, 2009
I know of one dish we can be gladly export to Singapore or anyway. It will be export of the centuty. It is no other than Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, the Tourism Minister
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written by seberang, September 18, 2009
written by seberang, September 18, 2009
For someone who has applied for PR in a foreign country, this doctor is talking nonsense. Food are meant to be shared, the more people taste our food, the better it is for everyone, why wanna claim ownership?
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written by Alex, September 18, 2009
written by Alex, September 18, 2009
"Laksa, nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab and bak kut teh are all Malaysian dishes".
Since when Hainanese chicken rice is a Malaysian dish? Unless you change the name to "Malaysian Chicken Rice".....
Oh by the way, are you going to patent their names too? Come on.... there's no need for that... it will show the world that we are very petty over such small things!
Since when Hainanese chicken rice is a Malaysian dish? Unless you change the name to "Malaysian Chicken Rice".....
Oh by the way, are you going to patent their names too? Come on.... there's no need for that... it will show the world that we are very petty over such small things!
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written by newbie, September 18, 2009
written by newbie, September 18, 2009
I dont know what the Malaysian Gov is trying to do? Just because they lost out on the Pendet dance now they want to lay claim of food.. Go on la, apply for Patent and Copyright that these dishes are from Malaysia and only belong to malaysia and the rest of the world have to pay Royalties.. You're look so desperate and making Malaysia the Laughing stock of the world.
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written by mengyee, September 18, 2009
written by mengyee, September 18, 2009
In hokkien this is what you call; "eat full nothing to do". There are so many more important things to lift the state of tourism in our country then identifying the food that have its roots in so many ethnic backgrounds.
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written by Foo Chee Vun, September 18, 2009
written by Foo Chee Vun, September 18, 2009
ya.....why not....??since our beloved neighbour do that....so why not we...?????
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written by passerby, September 18, 2009
written by passerby, September 18, 2009
wait ... Yee Sang, Char Kueh Tiow, Bak Kut Teh, Pan Mee, Kon Lo Mee, Hainan Chicken Chop ?
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written by aries333, September 18, 2009
written by aries333, September 18, 2009
i thought only UMNO bum would utter such a stupid idea! well i guess i was wrong.
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written by Kev, September 18, 2009
written by Kev, September 18, 2009
Hello excuse me.... better don't stake any claims yet until you're sure it's ours. You wouldn't believe it, but someone told me that a Malay colleague informed her (and the others) that the "ang koo" is a Malay kuih!!! What the ....????
Get your facts right before you stake any claims, please. We've been spending too much time bickering on trivial issues while more crucial issues are left unattended.
Get your facts right before you stake any claims, please. We've been spending too much time bickering on trivial issues while more crucial issues are left unattended.
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written by Dragon Sword, September 18, 2009
written by Dragon Sword, September 18, 2009
Yes Dr Ng we must claimed back those hijacked food items, sue those countries for billions. At the same time lay claim to Peking Duck, Roast Pig, Tom Yam, Charpati etc.etc. Rohani Jelani who say we cannot we can because this is Bolehland Ma so why cannot. And also now we have a chinese equivalent of Messsomemoredin and Mooingin cry also no tears. That is what PM meant when he is looking for talents.
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written by Gonggong, September 18, 2009
written by Gonggong, September 18, 2009
Haha I am amused. Let our tourism minister shows us how to claim ownership of these foods! Sometimes I wonder how to stop people from laughing at our politicians and country.
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written by anak malaysia, September 18, 2009
written by anak malaysia, September 18, 2009
I seriously think that Ng Yen Yen, Khairy, Anifah and many other leaders of Malaysia, urgently needs extra tuition on World History/ on Nusantara specifically. The only food Malaysian can claim ours maybe, that too MAYBE, ubi kayu bakar- the orang asli way! Almost all of us are pre-historic migrants from greater civilizations around asia and Polinesia. You will find identitical or similar food everywhere. Why devide and isolate ourself? Find similarities and live as 1World Community lah!!! Taksub sangat nak jadi only 1Malaysia????
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written by Newchief, September 18, 2009
written by Newchief, September 18, 2009
disgusting way by ng yen yen. she embarrassed the rakyat that these food are 'made in malaysia' . maybe she has nothing to do but to the rakyat, she's making herself a fool !!! she should has helped out the homeless indian penangnites or the raped penan girls INSTEAD . these are two issues that ALSO AFFECT TOURISM !!!
so what if others copied our dish. in the first place, how to prove this is malaysia dish??? any evidence or just hey-says. maybe its original if from other places like india,china,indonesia or any other countries instead.
now, we are getting to see more and more kecil-hati, brain-ass ppl especially from bn. ng yen yen is to be commented to join mps like muh,keris,rais flu,toyol,zambry and its totally 'sane' that we had elected them. we must do something in the future to maintain our sanity.
so what if others copied our dish. in the first place, how to prove this is malaysia dish??? any evidence or just hey-says. maybe its original if from other places like india,china,indonesia or any other countries instead.
now, we are getting to see more and more kecil-hati, brain-ass ppl especially from bn. ng yen yen is to be commented to join mps like muh,keris,rais flu,toyol,zambry and its totally 'sane' that we had elected them. we must do something in the future to maintain our sanity.
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written by Joe Lee, September 18, 2009
written by Joe Lee, September 18, 2009
What a minister we have. STUPID, CHILDISH AND UTMOST SILLY!!!!
If the Indo is silly enough to claim like a kid, shall we do the same. Now we know why the indo label us as maling. An eye for an eye? Stupid !!!! We are educated, we are different and we dont do what is wrong that others do!!!
Silly Minister, dont make the world look at us stupidly
If the Indo is silly enough to claim like a kid, shall we do the same. Now we know why the indo label us as maling. An eye for an eye? Stupid !!!! We are educated, we are different and we dont do what is wrong that others do!!!
Silly Minister, dont make the world look at us stupidly
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written by isa rahim, September 18, 2009
written by isa rahim, September 18, 2009
This is so darn ridiculous. British colonies like USA, Australia, Canada etc can have some claim on Shakespeare, King Arthur, old songs and old customs...but it's clear to everyone where it originally came from....
UMNO is getting increasingly nationalsocialistic. The parallels with nazism getting stronger by the day.
UMNO is getting increasingly nationalsocialistic. The parallels with nazism getting stronger by the day.
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written by Jasraj Sandhu, September 18, 2009
written by Jasraj Sandhu, September 18, 2009
She definitely off her rocker. Probably thinks her name hasn't been mentioned in the papers for a while now and she comes up with this loony idea to start patenting local food with the 'Malaysia' label!
If we go down this path, where will it end - defining food by race contributions could be next possibly or maybe even charging non-Malaysian increased prices for eating Malaysian foodstuff?
If we go down this path, where will it end - defining food by race contributions could be next possibly or maybe even charging non-Malaysian increased prices for eating Malaysian foodstuff?
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written by Roti Canai, September 18, 2009
written by Roti Canai, September 18, 2009
I think we should put a "caveat" on all the local foods laaa....get a restraining order from International Court Of Justice over nasik lemak, teh tarik, roti canai, ketupat, nasi impit....An people from India can get Court Order over their popuddum....
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written by Howzat, September 18, 2009
written by Howzat, September 18, 2009
Are we intentionally trying to escalate the ongoing and stupid "quarrel" over who owns what with our neighbours? An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind, so said Gandhi. Wise advice for all our politicians and leaders.
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written by EQ, September 18, 2009
written by EQ, September 18, 2009
Is Italy going to sue Pizza Hut because pizza originated from Italy, or the state of Kentucky going to sue KFC for using the name Kentucky and arguing that the idea of selling fried chicken in the restaurant came from them?
I do not think anybody would trust that Assam Laksa will taste good if made anywhere else but in Penang. Will this start a local 'food war'? Each state or city will start to apply for Patents for "Penang Laksa", "Kuching Kolo Mee" or "Ipoh White Coffee"
Let us focus on ensuring that "Our" Laksa or Chicken Rice, or Nasi Kandar or Roti Canai, or Chilli Crabs are the best tasting in the world. Then everybody would not have to care or fret about who "OWNS" these dishes. They will associate these dishes because the best of these dishes can be found here.
I do not think anybody would trust that Assam Laksa will taste good if made anywhere else but in Penang. Will this start a local 'food war'? Each state or city will start to apply for Patents for "Penang Laksa", "Kuching Kolo Mee" or "Ipoh White Coffee"
Let us focus on ensuring that "Our" Laksa or Chicken Rice, or Nasi Kandar or Roti Canai, or Chilli Crabs are the best tasting in the world. Then everybody would not have to care or fret about who "OWNS" these dishes. They will associate these dishes because the best of these dishes can be found here.
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written by dirty dick, September 18, 2009
written by dirty dick, September 18, 2009
Dr. Yen while your Ministry is identifying the popular dishes don't forget your Ex- Deputy President DVD. You better lay claim it fast before Hollywood or Bollywood does lay claim over it. That DVD broke all box office record you know.
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written by Ivan, September 18, 2009
written by Ivan, September 18, 2009
Is this minister's brain smaller than a peanut?She wants to buy the rights of the food.Then,other countries would treat us the same la.This minister still thinks like the....don't even know what to say.
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written by anaconda, September 18, 2009
written by anaconda, September 18, 2009
Dr. Ng when are you going to lay claim food for Australia. Do not forget you are a PR there you know.
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written by aguy, September 18, 2009
written by aguy, September 18, 2009
wow. just wow. she wants to claim that Hainanese Chicken rice is Malaysian? where's the logic in that?
can someone please knock some sense into that Minister.
To those in the Tourism Ministry, please take note that Singapore also has Nasi lemak, laksa, bakuteh and chilli crab.
Remember that Singapore WAS part of Malaysia and hence share a common ground
when it comes to these dishes.
What I think you can say is that these dishes are prepared/cooked the Malaysian way.
I.e. Penang Laksa. You can't generalise and say that "oh, Malaysia created laksa". common man. It would be more logical to say that Malaysia has it's own unique flavour when it comes to laksa.
To the Tourism Ministry, please do your homework.
Please don't make Malaysia into more of a laughing stock than it already is.
can someone please knock some sense into that Minister.
To those in the Tourism Ministry, please take note that Singapore also has Nasi lemak, laksa, bakuteh and chilli crab.
Remember that Singapore WAS part of Malaysia and hence share a common ground
when it comes to these dishes.
What I think you can say is that these dishes are prepared/cooked the Malaysian way.
I.e. Penang Laksa. You can't generalise and say that "oh, Malaysia created laksa". common man. It would be more logical to say that Malaysia has it's own unique flavour when it comes to laksa.
To the Tourism Ministry, please do your homework.
Please don't make Malaysia into more of a laughing stock than it already is.
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written by Jasraj Sandhu, September 18, 2009
written by Jasraj Sandhu, September 18, 2009
She definitely off her rocker. Probably thinks her name hasn't been mentioned in the papers for a while now and she comes up with this loony idea to start patenting local food with the 'Malaysia' label!
If we go down this path, where will it end - defining food by race contributions could be next possibly or maybe even charging non-Malaysian increased prices for eating Malaysian foodstuff?
If we go down this path, where will it end - defining food by race contributions could be next possibly or maybe even charging non-Malaysian increased prices for eating Malaysian foodstuff?
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written by silverstar, September 18, 2009
written by silverstar, September 18, 2009
I think the Minister should spend her time on other more issues benefitting the rakyat than something as trivial as this. It is precisely because of staking claims like this (ie on these intangible matters) that people from countries like Indonesia say they are ready to go to war with Malaysia...
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written by tkphua, September 18, 2009
written by tkphua, September 18, 2009
So, what you will received after all this stake claiming exercise?
So that you can get even with someone else if something similar happened with the pendet dance clip?
If it's popular enough, people will automatically associate it with something, just like corruption and BN. Correct??
No need to give so much attention to such trivial matter.
So that you can get even with someone else if something similar happened with the pendet dance clip?
If it's popular enough, people will automatically associate it with something, just like corruption and BN. Correct??
No need to give so much attention to such trivial matter.
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written by j, September 18, 2009
written by j, September 18, 2009
If this is to be applied in America, the country will go bankrupt la. If she's gonna collect royalty every time some 1 in singapore cooks 1 of our national dishes, we will have enough money to fund our new F1 team, or perhaps she just thought of a new a novel way of funding it.
Probably the most brilliant or dumbest idea to come from this minister. I dunno to laugh or crylah.
Probably the most brilliant or dumbest idea to come from this minister. I dunno to laugh or crylah.
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written by Elf, September 18, 2009
written by Elf, September 18, 2009
I see Malaysian politicians are trying to match their Indonesian ones in stupidity. Bravo!
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written by Ong, September 18, 2009
written by Ong, September 18, 2009
She must have got her brain mislaid during a brain transplant. She must as well claimed all food to be Malaysian. She sounds even more stupid when claiming Chicken Rice as Malaysian in actually referring to it as "Hainanese". Is her Geography so bad that she thinks Hainan is in Malaysia? Now she has started a diplomatic war with China!
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written by zenzen, September 18, 2009
written by zenzen, September 18, 2009
Didn you think this stupid declaration, an empty declaration? Waste time and money to do this empty declaration?
Does countries like US, china, india also need to declara the ownship of Mc Donald, KFC......, all the chinese stuff, moon cake....roti canai...? start a war to those countries that hijack the food...
Well, it is another brilliant idea to get budget from government.... malaysian boleh pay for it....
Does countries like US, china, india also need to declara the ownship of Mc Donald, KFC......, all the chinese stuff, moon cake....roti canai...? start a war to those countries that hijack the food...
Well, it is another brilliant idea to get budget from government.... malaysian boleh pay for it....
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written by silly woman, September 18, 2009
written by silly woman, September 18, 2009
This wear sexy dress Ng Yen Yen have come out with another zinger, again.
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written by 2414, September 18, 2009
written by 2414, September 18, 2009
would our politicians stop this idiotic "copyrighting" of public heritage that belongs to all people. what with lge and his "penang belongs to penang" and now nyy with her "this food is ours!"
have we lost all sense of purpose in governing the country which is facing far greater challenges!
please "STOP IT!"
have we lost all sense of purpose in governing the country which is facing far greater challenges!
please "STOP IT!"
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written by Tito, September 18, 2009
written by Tito, September 18, 2009
Mari support listing on Transparency International and Human Rights Watch. Mari kita dapat recognition for the most corrupt nation and the most despotic country!
Kan itu aadvertisment yang baik. Semua dunia pun tau nama Malaysia, Dong!
Kan itu aadvertisment yang baik. Semua dunia pun tau nama Malaysia, Dong!
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written by Tommy, September 18, 2009
written by Tommy, September 18, 2009
OMG! Is that what the most important thing that came out from the Ministry of Tourism?????
Even if she wanted to help Malaysia lay claims on the dishes, why now? Why after so many years where countries like Singapore has been associated with Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak and so on?
I wonder if Ng Yen Yen has better things to do such as thinking of ways to increase tourism income for Malaysia instead of such thing!!!
Even if she wanted to help Malaysia lay claims on the dishes, why now? Why after so many years where countries like Singapore has been associated with Hainanese chicken rice, nasi lemak and so on?
I wonder if Ng Yen Yen has better things to do such as thinking of ways to increase tourism income for Malaysia instead of such thing!!!
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written by teoh, September 18, 2009
written by teoh, September 18, 2009
has anyone tried nasi lemak in indonesia............is really really sucks
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written by Leong Yook Kong, September 18, 2009
written by Leong Yook Kong, September 18, 2009
RM1 million is nothing minister, if you have ran out of subject matter to talk, it is better that you keep your mouth shut and do the Malaysians a favour. For example, how can you lay claim to bak kut teh when the soup of bak kut teh differs from one source to another and from one state to another? Certain bak kut teh shop has its own trade secret in the soup. Do us a favour by not disgracing us. Enough is enough.
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written by eksk, September 18, 2009
written by eksk, September 18, 2009
I remember Anthony Bourdain was in Singapore and the local host brought him to Ampang Yong Tow Foo in Singapore... i'll bet he thought Ampang YTF is a singapore dish....
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written by common people, September 18, 2009
written by common people, September 18, 2009
wait! please do some research carefully before anything. This is so childish.
Bak kut teh - i thought its from china
Belacan - saw belacan in use in Thailand
Durian - we got durian thai
Hainan Chicken Rice - Hainan people come from China, so maybe originated from China
Please stop this nonsense. Just ignore the Indonesian, take the pendet dance, batik, negaraku, we don't care. Somebody please give this Yen Yen some serious smack in the head.
Bak kut teh - i thought its from china
Belacan - saw belacan in use in Thailand
Durian - we got durian thai
Hainan Chicken Rice - Hainan people come from China, so maybe originated from China
Please stop this nonsense. Just ignore the Indonesian, take the pendet dance, batik, negaraku, we don't care. Somebody please give this Yen Yen some serious smack in the head.
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written by alan, September 18, 2009
written by alan, September 18, 2009
This person is intellectually bankrupt. Someone should replace her.
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written by Jack Ling, September 18, 2009
written by Jack Ling, September 18, 2009
All things belong to God, he made them, let's hear Him claim ownership of them and how silly humans have been mistreating / abusing these creations.
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written by Adrian, September 18, 2009
written by Adrian, September 18, 2009
Give us a break, Dr Ng, don't you think that your ministry should be putting better use of resourses like making sure all tourists spots are clean and well maintained then wasting time on claiming dishes.
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written by poekimark poooliticianz, September 18, 2009
written by poekimark poooliticianz, September 18, 2009
MAlaysian politicians are blatantly stupid! Why waste time coming up with all these stupid claims when they should be spending their time stealing money from the people..... come on mr/mdm politician, you might as well be going around robbing the rich and the poor than to come up with stupid ideas that make others laugh at us.
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written by funnyfella, September 18, 2009
written by funnyfella, September 18, 2009
DATUK SERI DR. Ng Yen Yen reflects the intellectual level of our Malaysian Ministers' mentality What will they think of next? Everything 'Boleh' from stupidity to corruption.
BTW, what about "Bak Kut Teh", Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs and "Char Siew Rice"? We should stake claims to these 3 dishes because they are very popular to at least 40% of Malaysian population.
Claim the 3 dishes as Malaysian, we might have 'Pig Head' Protest on our hands. Think about it, numbskull Minister!
BTW, what about "Bak Kut Teh", Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs and "Char Siew Rice"? We should stake claims to these 3 dishes because they are very popular to at least 40% of Malaysian population.
Claim the 3 dishes as Malaysian, we might have 'Pig Head' Protest on our hands. Think about it, numbskull Minister!
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written by zan, September 18, 2009
written by zan, September 18, 2009
Please la, menteri-menteri, jangan jadikan kami bahan ketawa seluruh dunia!
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written by ckh, September 18, 2009
written by ckh, September 18, 2009
I fully agree with Adrian; the Ministry of Tourism should make sure all tourists spots are safe, clean and well maintained rather then wasting time on all those ridiculous claims.
I think she is trying to out-do Lim Guan Eng. This brings me to wonder where he got the permission to be called "Penang Chief Minister"? He must have given it himself ...
I think she is trying to out-do Lim Guan Eng. This brings me to wonder where he got the permission to be called "Penang Chief Minister"? He must have given it himself ...
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written by Darryl, September 18, 2009
written by Darryl, September 18, 2009
Hainanese Chicken Rice is Malaysian?
By the way, what happened to the Venturepharm Asia scandal? No further action?!
By the way, what happened to the Venturepharm Asia scandal? No further action?!
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written by Pikake, September 18, 2009
written by Pikake, September 18, 2009
There is no point shouting about how this and that is Malaysian. Chilli Crab may not have originated from Singapore, but they have done a lot to promote the food that they do well, and enjoy most.
What have we Malaysians done about our local food that we are proud of ? Internationally, aside from some Nasi Kandar shops peppered in the UK and Australia, we havent done much justice to our food. Yes, we've heard of the Malaysian Kitchen grants and all, but how accessible are these? They seemed only feasible for the 'haves' who have not much idea about food (well, other than enjoying them of course). What about the authentic Char Kuey Teow, Bak Kut Teh, Yee Sang etc? Personally I think they are not very well promoted perhaps due to religious sensitivities. Or perhaps not much research has been done about what tourists and expats love to eat. Did you know that the Japanese love our Pan Mee?
Locally, these foods are appreciated by locals and tourists alike. But at the same time, many are put off by the hygiene levels of food stalls and restaurants who 'couldnt care less' about those who do not patronise them. We must do something to protect, promote and incentivise people to do more for our national food, and not be herded by handsome profits.
Kicking and crying will not help. It is not about copyrighting, patenting, trademarking nor benchmarking something as subjective as food, but promoting food with utmost passion. Ultimately it is our own passion that will drive the world to see for themselves how certain foods can only be synonamous with Malaysia, and not any other country.
Learn a thing or two from Japan, Korea, even Taiwan. Learn how fervently they talk about their food on TV. Just today I learnt about the orgins of Bak Kut Teh from a famous local food programme hosted by A Xian. Is this programme available internationally?
What have we Malaysians done about our local food that we are proud of ? Internationally, aside from some Nasi Kandar shops peppered in the UK and Australia, we havent done much justice to our food. Yes, we've heard of the Malaysian Kitchen grants and all, but how accessible are these? They seemed only feasible for the 'haves' who have not much idea about food (well, other than enjoying them of course). What about the authentic Char Kuey Teow, Bak Kut Teh, Yee Sang etc? Personally I think they are not very well promoted perhaps due to religious sensitivities. Or perhaps not much research has been done about what tourists and expats love to eat. Did you know that the Japanese love our Pan Mee?
Locally, these foods are appreciated by locals and tourists alike. But at the same time, many are put off by the hygiene levels of food stalls and restaurants who 'couldnt care less' about those who do not patronise them. We must do something to protect, promote and incentivise people to do more for our national food, and not be herded by handsome profits.
Kicking and crying will not help. It is not about copyrighting, patenting, trademarking nor benchmarking something as subjective as food, but promoting food with utmost passion. Ultimately it is our own passion that will drive the world to see for themselves how certain foods can only be synonamous with Malaysia, and not any other country.
Learn a thing or two from Japan, Korea, even Taiwan. Learn how fervently they talk about their food on TV. Just today I learnt about the orgins of Bak Kut Teh from a famous local food programme hosted by A Xian. Is this programme available internationally?
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written by Penumpang Halal, September 18, 2009
written by Penumpang Halal, September 18, 2009
Yes, absolutely, and the kebaya-sam (kebaya + cheong sam) that you like to wear, rojak, budu, asam pedas, mat rempit, lepak etc...etc
You scream out, "Malaysia...Truly Asia" and now, you want to lay claim to everything Malaysian.
Study some history and you will realize that even "malaysia" is a hijacked term.
Prior to 1957, "malaysia" was used by many academicians to denote the area of South-east Asia roughly consisting of Indonesia, Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.
Nothing to do is it Yen Yen, want to add fuel to the Indonesia-Malaysia ambers is it?
You scream out, "Malaysia...Truly Asia" and now, you want to lay claim to everything Malaysian.
Study some history and you will realize that even "malaysia" is a hijacked term.
Prior to 1957, "malaysia" was used by many academicians to denote the area of South-east Asia roughly consisting of Indonesia, Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak.
Nothing to do is it Yen Yen, want to add fuel to the Indonesia-Malaysia ambers is it?
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written by Red Baron, September 18, 2009
written by Red Baron, September 18, 2009
So I guess Dr. Ng will be happy to declare war on the People's Republic of China to enforce the Malaysian claim over Hainanese Chicken Rice, eh? Maybe the good Dr. Ng can promote tourism to Malaysia by starting up a Funny Farm filled with the mentally ill and opening it to visitors. Dr Ng can be the first inmate!
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written by chen hsiung, September 18, 2009
written by chen hsiung, September 18, 2009
hokkien mee, bak kut teh, char kway teow cant be malaysian
pork and lard must be used for these to be sedap
anyway the spore versions are very different in taste and style
pork and lard must be used for these to be sedap
anyway the spore versions are very different in taste and style
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written by Mouseking, September 18, 2009
written by Mouseking, September 18, 2009
How to claim ownership of the food when you are not even an independent state during the time when the food is around? Weird! Anyway, let Malaysia go to the Int'l Heritage and then we will response accordingly.
I just wonder if China were to lay claim to the chinese language then are we all going to stop using the chinese or else has to pay royalty to China? In Singapore, at least we are 75% Chinese so we are still able to defend it as a indigenous language but what will happen to Malaysian Chinese? Stop using the language? How about the Indian and English? Hahaha, really silly!
I just wonder if China were to lay claim to the chinese language then are we all going to stop using the chinese or else has to pay royalty to China? In Singapore, at least we are 75% Chinese so we are still able to defend it as a indigenous language but what will happen to Malaysian Chinese? Stop using the language? How about the Indian and English? Hahaha, really silly!
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written by samuelsing, September 18, 2009
written by samuelsing, September 18, 2009
This is the KPI for the Tourism Ministry. Instead of promoting Malaysian Tourism thru Food Fairs, we have Jackass brained Minister showing her stupidity. Next thing you know everyone will start to NOT TO COME to Malaysia.
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written by Mouseking, September 18, 2009
written by Mouseking, September 18, 2009
How to claim ownership of the food when you are not even an independent state during the time when the food is around? Weird! Anyway, let Malaysia go to the Int'l Heritage and then we will response accordingly.
I just wonder if China were to lay claim to the chinese language then are we all going to stop using the chinese or else has to pay royalty to China? In Singapore, at least we are 75% Chinese so we are still able to defend it as a indigenous language but what will happen to Malaysian Chinese? Stop using the language? How about the Indian and English? Hahaha, really silly!
I just wonder if China were to lay claim to the chinese language then are we all going to stop using the chinese or else has to pay royalty to China? In Singapore, at least we are 75% Chinese so we are still able to defend it as a indigenous language but what will happen to Malaysian Chinese? Stop using the language? How about the Indian and English? Hahaha, really silly!
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written by Pendet, September 18, 2009
written by Pendet, September 18, 2009
So I guess we should be heading to the street and start sweeping the singapore citizens??and we'll match those childish indons fighting for silly cause.Wake up please, this is 21st century, we're all together and one in this world.
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written by James Khor, September 18, 2009
written by James Khor, September 18, 2009
Playing the patriotism card! Hardly a cool thing to do in this 21th century. Worse, such statements only portray the narrow minded side of the Malaysians to the world, hardly a selling point for Malaysian tourism.
I don't believe Ng Yen Yen is that unaware of the outside world, but then for domestic consumption, and more importanatly as someone from a BN component party, one really ought to play to the current tune of UMNO, nationalism and patriotism and all the other isms, you can conveniently forget about the real issues facing our country.
I don't believe Ng Yen Yen is that unaware of the outside world, but then for domestic consumption, and more importanatly as someone from a BN component party, one really ought to play to the current tune of UMNO, nationalism and patriotism and all the other isms, you can conveniently forget about the real issues facing our country.
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written by Teanne, September 18, 2009
written by Teanne, September 18, 2009
Doesn't she have better things to do? Why is she acting so childish like an uneducated woman on the street? So shallow! What a shame!!!!!
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written by ..., September 19, 2009
written by ..., September 19, 2009
even if u claim that as your malaysian dish... Singapore will still cook the dish better... so no point... I'm sure malaysia has more issues at hand in terms of running the country rather than hire ministers to claim rights of food...
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written by orang utan, September 19, 2009
written by orang utan, September 19, 2009
Thank you Datuk for "the joke of the day". It makes all of us laugh. Sometimes i like our politicians, they are real joker and their jokes are always original. I will share this joke in T..... humorous session.
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written by padman, September 19, 2009
written by padman, September 19, 2009
If you say roti canai is Malaysian, the Madras and Kerela walls will skin you alive. Roti canai is called puratta over there. When the mohamed kutties and unnis came here it was named asroti canai
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written by silly, September 19, 2009
written by silly, September 19, 2009
What do you expect?. She is a MU graduate. Just like the I dont know what is cash flow former GM of PKA.
Morons.
Morons.
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written by CC, September 19, 2009
written by CC, September 19, 2009
This is incedible! Not only the BN brain gone haywire in understanding & managing their people life....they now utter shit on the dining table....Hainanese Chicken Rice a malaysian dish? Without the Hainanese from China, the dish wouldn't be in Malaysia!
Crab? I believe this BN people know BN is so low and nobody believe them anymore, they have to cook up some rubbish to try heat up some nationalist support to show BN is still relevant to Malaysian! Instead, they are a bunch of clown running a Malaysian curcus and the show is dustasteful!
Crab? I believe this BN people know BN is so low and nobody believe them anymore, they have to cook up some rubbish to try heat up some nationalist support to show BN is still relevant to Malaysian! Instead, they are a bunch of clown running a Malaysian curcus and the show is dustasteful!
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written by dayak Iban Sarawak, September 19, 2009
written by dayak Iban Sarawak, September 19, 2009
Dr Ng Yen Yen, don't forget the manuk pansuh, ikan pansuh, lulun and ai tuak.
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written by Beekay, September 19, 2009
written by Beekay, September 19, 2009
While she is at it, why not copyright your name 'Ng Yen Yen'? Then, anybody who uses/calls/writes/sings etc the word Ng Yen Yen will have to pay royalty to you. Wow, Japan will have to pay you double for using the word 'Yen' coz you have two 'Yen's in your name. With all those royalties, please leave the rakyat's money alone, ok!
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written by PuteriPolitik, September 19, 2009
written by PuteriPolitik, September 19, 2009
Coming from a minister, this is sheer stupidity and shallow. In this global age, everything from language to music to food is all coming together, merging and fusing, then creating wonderful results. Isn't this a beautiful thing?
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written by PenangBoy, September 19, 2009
written by PenangBoy, September 19, 2009
NG YEN YEN, I weep at the thought of my tax-paid dollars going to your salary.
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written by yencancook, September 19, 2009
written by yencancook, September 19, 2009
if yen can cook, so can you! (as in cooking up a STORM)
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written by yumyum, September 19, 2009
written by yumyum, September 19, 2009
NG YEN YEN, please refrain from using the Japan currency as part of your name.
You are infringing the financial trademark of Japan.
Have you no shame, woman?
You are infringing the financial trademark of Japan.
Have you no shame, woman?
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written by RedBean, September 19, 2009
written by RedBean, September 19, 2009
This Fatty Woman must step down...she eats too much Bak Kut Teh!
Come on, we Malay HARAM with your PORK!!!! Don't create problem!!!!!
Come on, we Malay HARAM with your PORK!!!! Don't create problem!!!!!
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written by keat, September 19, 2009
written by keat, September 19, 2009
what a clown ? may i say "kapala otak" or kelapa otak......................................................................
i see bn ending themselves.
i see bn ending themselves.
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written by Lime, September 22, 2009
written by Lime, September 22, 2009
Actually Singapore did not lay claim to those food, it just this food is popular in Singapore. Why popular in Singapore? because Singapore is small and those food can be easily found almost everywhere in Singapore, not only that Singapore spent lots of money to advertise and promote local food. These rights claiming is just wasting Malaysia peoples money, if you want to have a Malaysia food just edit the favor into Malaysia taste than advertise and promote the item. Tourist came to visit the country is to try out the local food because the same food don't taste the same in different country, they had their own local taste. I do not know what she was thinking but what she said will only make fun of herself and add oil to the fire of the neighboring country people.
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written by jac'k, September 23, 2009
written by jac'k, September 23, 2009
Listen ..........I don't mind Dr NYY want to claims all. From what I can see and what you the reader's saw, many people came to Malaysia instead of holiday, they also enjoyed our variety of food. We Malaysia had a multi races and came from other countries. Yes history start from Malacca which Malay who came from Indonesia open it. However, people in JB can really say that our variety of food is the best? Why Singaporean everyweek ome down to JB or even travel further to Malacca, KL etc.
Nasi Lemak in Singapore is totally different from Malaysia. Basic Nasi Lemak we can found it in Malaysia. Sporean make it variety. We also does. Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, Nasi Lemak Kukus, Nasi Lemak Berlauk. I believe we couldn't found those in spore or other countres? Why make it an issue.
We also have dodol, sata, ketupat, lemang and so many other's thing. NYY want to trademark it for what. Useless and wasted. Food after eat will come out as shit not as the food back.
Just except that we come originally from others country, and now we became Malaysian. So there is nothing about food that we need it to be trademarking. NYY should more advertise it, not locally. Open a franchise of Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa in other countries. Not a branch in Malaysia only. Don't only want to talk of claiming right. Action more speak less. Invest of food to other countries.
Nasi Lemak in Singapore is totally different from Malaysia. Basic Nasi Lemak we can found it in Malaysia. Sporean make it variety. We also does. Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa, Nasi Lemak Kukus, Nasi Lemak Berlauk. I believe we couldn't found those in spore or other countres? Why make it an issue.
We also have dodol, sata, ketupat, lemang and so many other's thing. NYY want to trademark it for what. Useless and wasted. Food after eat will come out as shit not as the food back.
Just except that we come originally from others country, and now we became Malaysian. So there is nothing about food that we need it to be trademarking. NYY should more advertise it, not locally. Open a franchise of Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa in other countries. Not a branch in Malaysia only. Don't only want to talk of claiming right. Action more speak less. Invest of food to other countries.
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written by Ben Koh, September 23, 2009
written by Ben Koh, September 23, 2009
When someone claim ownership of Hananess Chicken rice or Hokkien Mee or Hakka Niang Tou Fu etc... to be the Malaysia food.... she forget she always wearing a China Outfit - Cheong Sum !!
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written by Joni, September 24, 2009
written by Joni, September 24, 2009
Hainanese chicken rice originally from Malaysia???? Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!! Check the world map please, and search where is Hainan take place... hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.....
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