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Tea, coffee and cocoa

Noorma Wati Haron

From the late 19th century, tea plantations were developed in the highlands of Malaysia and coffee was grown commercially. The cocoa industry, however, did not begin until the mid-20th century in Peninsular Malaysia. Today, tea, coffee and cocoa are three important minor crops that are produced for domestic use as well as for export. Not only are they of economic significance, but they are also an important part of Malaysian life and culture.

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  • Tea
  • Coffee
  • Cocoa
Milo

Cocoa is a major ingredient in chocolate and Milo, Malaysia's leading cocoa product.