bak kut teh

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Recognising bak kut teh as a national heritage dish has nothing to do with race or religion as there are halal and non-halal versions to choose from, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (Bintulu-GPS). 

She said if Malaysia did not lay claim to bak kut teh as a national heritage, neighbouring countries might do so and tourists would not be made aware that the dish originated from Klang.

Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing menyifatkan tindakan Pemuda Umno secara berterusan mempersoalkan status bak kut teh yang diiktiraf sebagai antara Warisan Negara, hanya memalukan parti itu sendiri.