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Kopitiam chain Oriental Kopi, famous for their signature egg tarts, polo buns, and Nanyang-style coffee, recently struck a nerve among Malaysians when some social media users pointed out the abscence of the national language on their menu.

Photos and screenshots of the eatery’s menu are now being widely circulated on Threads, showing descriptions of its food items only in English and Chinese languages.

“As a Malaysian brand, it’s basic expectation to include Malay as part of menus, signage, etc.” said one Threads user.