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A food brand recently launched "Bak Kut Teh flavored" potato chips, sparking controversy over its packaging design, which is seen as a violation of religious and cultural norms. Malaysian netizens pointed out that the packaging not only juxtaposes traditional Malay clothing with pork-based Bak Kut Teh, but also incorporates coriander and elements of the Singapore Merlion, creating a "cultural hodgepodge" that completely violates Malaysian taboos. The company has since admitted its mistake, halted shipments, and destroyed the packaging materials.
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