No visit to multicultural Malaysia is ever complete without savoring its phenomenally rich and diverse food culture.

From fiery sambals to sweet coconut palm elixirs, Malaysia’s sauces are the soul of its cuisine — each one a flavour-packed journey through the country’s rich, multicultural dining traditions.

Possessing a certain joie de vivre and irresistible charm in their approach to life, the Peranakans are among Penang's first settlers; and today, vestiges of their grandeur from a bygone era can be seen everywhere in George Town. Here's where to go in Penang for a quick weekend immersion in Peranakan culture!

Multi-varietal, overflowing with richness and sweetness, and always vibrantly coloured, Kuehs mirror the joie de vivre of both countries' local culinary culture. Here are some of the popular kueh that can be found in Malaysia and Singapore.