QuickCheck: Are chilli plants native to Malaysia?

By NIKLAS ALBAKRI

TO say chillies are popular in Malaysia is an understatement. Malaysian cuisine more or less revolves around the use of this spicy and piquant berry (yes it's a berry).

But is it true that chillies are native to Malaysia?

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