Malaysians love the spice from chillies but our tongues would never be introduced to such hot flavours if it weren’t for the Portuguese in the 16th century.
KUALA LUMPUR: Some took the time to appreciate the cultural diversity of Malaysia, while others want to remember the fallen who gave their lives for the nation.
"There are similarities between this bit of history and Singapore today. The death of the Sultan of Johor sparked a dispute between his two sons over who would succeed him. After Singapore’s founding Prime Minister died on March 23, 2015, a public feud broke out between his sons. The Straits of Malacca was a strategic point of contention between Holland and Britain during the Raffles’ time and is so presently between the US and China" - Toh Han Shih