Comments on: 10 Common Misconceptions About Malaysian Food

By: JackieM

JackieM — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 12:48:31 +0000

In reply to June. Yes of course I'm aware "Muslim" is not the exclusive domain of the Malay race but this article is in reference to misconceptions about MALAYSIAN food and people confusing Malaysian with Malay when in fact Malaysian refers to a nationality whereas Malay refers to an ethnicity. Not all Muslims are Malay but all Malays are Muslim and this point refers to people who KNOW that Malays are Muslim and therefore MalaySIAN food must be Muslim and therefore Halal, which is clearly wrong. Having lived outside of Malaysia for over 30 years I am acutely aware of the confusion by virtue of the number of times I'm referred to as a MALAY as opposed to a Malaysian.

By: June

June — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 10:32:12 +0000

I must point out yet another misconception: in point 4 you associate Halal with Malay. Malay is ethnicity. Halal is a religious requirement/requisite. When someone embrace Islam than he or she is a Muslim. Eating Halal food is applicable to Muslims regardless of one’s ethnicity. I may be a Persian but if I am a Muslim, it means I eat Halal food. More so in Malaysia, there are a lot of Indians and Chinese who are Muslims. They eat Halal food. They are not Malays.

By: JackieM

JackieM — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 01:57:45 +0000

In reply to Steve.

Steve, I’m aware of “roti” being an Indian word, but there’s some dispute about whether “Canai” is derived from “Chennai” or from “Channa” dal, or from the Malay word “canai” which means “to knead”.

By: Mercedes

Mercedes — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:24:18 +0000

Just want to say your article is as amazing. The clarity in your post is simply spectacular and i can assume you’re
an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to grab your feed
to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please continue the enjoyable work.

By: Coy

Coy — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 07:27:58 +0000

When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added”
checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three e-mails with the same comment.

Is there any way you can remove me from that service?

Many thanks!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:42:48 +0000

Actually, the word ‘roti’ is an Indian word. Malaysian’s simply incorporated it into their own language (like countless other words in Malay). Chanai, is the former name of Madras which is in India. So, roti chanai literally means Bread from Chanai (Madras).

By: KasiaoRATERgagaus

KasiaoRATERgagaus — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:51:21 +0000

In reply to real work from home jobs. Totaly argee . Malaysia food very nice. I like spicy too. Thanku, KaisaoXCS

By: Blair

Blair — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:56:35 +0000

I appreciate that last sentence of #1. Just because it serves few Malay dishes doesn’t mean it’s not authentically Malaysian.

By: jeanne

jeanne — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:09:35 +0000

I never knew Hainan chicken was meant to be served cold! That makes so much more sense now. Interesting article.. Probably 5/10 Of those facts were new to me 🙂

By: jackiemsydney

jackiemsydney — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:05:36 +0000

In reply to Jackie Tan Brodin. Lol, whatever, crazy lady!