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But it’s the rich aroma of the laksa utara, famous in northern states like Kedah and Perlis, that trumps them all for Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi.

“We have beautiful laksa. But among all, personally, laksa utara is the best for me, ” said the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister with a smile.

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