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Xiao Hei Tze Char opens in Bedok with new signature dishes of Mala Crab and Pork Knuckle

From top left, clockwise: Signature Pork Knuckle, Giant Oyster Omelette and Mala Crab at Xiao Hei Tze Char’s new outlet in New Upper Changi Road.

Tastemakers

From fame to fallout, zi char chef Devid Retanasamy starts over at 42

$750k in 12 hours: Malaysian food influencer Khairul Aming sets sales record on TikTok live stream

More than 51,710 products were sold through the livestream, which had gained 5.42 million views.

From sambal to swank: Why a Malaysian food influencer’s upmarket move struck a nerve

Malaysian influencer Khairul Aming's plans to open an upmarket Malay restaurant in Kuala Lumpur has sparked online criticism after he said prices will not be "people friendly".

Inside my 60-hour nasi kandar binge: Seeing Malaysia beyond the superficial

The spread at Nasi Kandar Line Clear in George Town. Nasi kandar, a Tamil Muslim fare, is one of the culinary treasures of the northern Malaysian state of Penang.

Malaysian seafood noodle restaurant Hai Kah Lang to open first Singapore branch at Funan mall

The debut of the Singapore outlet will take the tally of new branches opened in 2025 to four.

Food Picks: Home Feaast Nan Yang Kopitiam serves Ipoh-style dishes in Sago Street

(Clockwise from left) Home Feaast Egg Tarts, Giant Curry Noodles and Signature Moonlight Hor Fun at Home Feaast Nan Yang Kopitiam.

Singapore’s bak kut teh scene simmers with new flavours and bold renditions

From herbal broths to karaoke rooms, bak kut teh is back in trend with fresh spins.

Penang crowns new char kway teow champion

Visitors to the char kway teow competition on June 1 sampling some of the offerings.

Malaysia stirs ‘hotpot diplomacy’ with palm-based fat for China

Early research shows that hotpot paste made with the new palm-based tallow closely replicates the fat content and sensory experience of traditional beef tallow.

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