Malaysian Syabira Yusoff wins 'The Great British Bake Off'

Syabira Yusoff is described on the show’s website as a baker who gives twists of Malaysian flavour to British classics, such as using chicken rendang in Cornish pasties. Photo: Syabira Yusoff/Instagram

Malaysian cardiovascular researcher Syabira Yusoff has won Season 13 of the popular British series The Great British Bake Off (2010 to present).

The 32-year-old, who moved to Britain in 2013 for her PhD, was crowned the winner on the final episode on Tuesday night, beating Abdul Rehman Sharif, 29, and Sandro Farmhouse, 30.