50 Things Malaysian

Malaysia celebrates her 50th year of nationhood this August 31. There are lots of things and people that define Malaysia. The Star has with the help of readers come up with 50 things that define Malaysia. Some of them are the Petronas Twin Towers, our teh tarik, the expression "lah" and topping the list is the ever-popular nasi lemak. What else?

Below is the current list of 50 and inputs are still coming in. If there is anything else you think is worthy to be considered Malaysian either in look, taste, smell or sound? You can submit your feedback here.

50 Things Malaysian

Food
Nasi lemak
Nasi kandar
Roti canai
Teh tarik
Kajang Satay
Ramly Burger
Char koay teow
ABC (air batu campur)
Rojak
Yee sang

Expressions
Lah
Brudder
Ta pau
Cin-cai
Aiyo
Malaysia Boleh
Yam seng
Mat Salleh

Personalities
Tunku Abdul Rahman
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Tan Sri P. Ramlee
Sudirman
Mat Rempit
Ah Long
Lat

Buildings & Places
Genting Highlands
Penang Bridge
Putrajaya
Sepang International Circuit
Petronas Twin Towers
Mount Kinabalu
KL International Airport
Pasar malam
Malacca
Dataran Merdeka
24-hour Mamak stall
Batu Caves

Culture and Others
Proton
Balik kampung
Open house
Baju kurung
Baba-Nyonya
Malaysian hospitality
“Malaysian time”
Joget
MyKad or identity card
Longhouse
Vision 2020
Ang pow in many colours
Wayang Kulit