Honouring the hibiscus

Park Shin Hye, Mamondes face and Korean dramas hottest actress, is smiling as she knows about the secret of Mamondes hibiscus. Photo: Mamonde

Did you know that South Korea and Malaysia share a national flower?

Dubbed the Queen of Tropical Flowers, the hibiscus is both the national flower of these two countries. After achieving its independence in 1957, Malaysia searched for a national flower to symbolise her identity. In 1958, the Ministry of Agriculture sought proposals for a national flower from all state governments.