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Making Malaysian Miniatures

Ling Hooi Yin, Founder, TinyPinc Miniatures

05-Oct-22 10:00

Making Malaysian Miniatures

We Malaysians love celebrating our culture at every opportunity, especially our food; we love eating it, talking about it, and even collecting food memorabilia. Miniature creator Ling Hooi Yin, founder of TinyPinc Miniatures discusses her long-running venture in creating teeny tiny token versions of local cuisine, and how she aims to educate Malaysian consumers on the true value of artisan work. 


Image Credit: TinyPinc Miniatures Facebook Page

Produced by: Christine Wong

Presented by: Christine Wong


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